Lebanon’s prime minister reaffirms commitment to state monopoly of arms – Middle East Monitor

The Lebanese government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, is committed to ensuring that all weapons are under state control, emphasizing that state sovereignty is vital for Lebanon’s stability. Despite a Cabinet directive for the army to create a disarmament plan by 2025, Hezbollah has rejected this, linking disarmament to Israel’s withdrawal and ongoing military actions in Lebanon.

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