Hezbollah Rejects Lebanon's Disarmament Plan, Calls it 'Pro-Israel'

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Firstpost•17-02-2026, 23:53
Hezbollah Rejects Lebanon's Disarmament Plan, Calls it 'Pro-Israel'
- •Hezbollah rejects Lebanon's four-month disarmament timeline, labeling it as serving Israeli interests.
- •The Lebanese cabinet initiated a plan in August 2025 to bring all non-state weapons under state control, targeting Hezbollah after its 2024 war with Israel.
- •Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem stated that prioritizing disarmament is a "major mistake" that aids "Israeli aggression."
- •Information Minister Paul Morcos announced a four-month timeline for the army to advance the disarmament plan, focusing on areas north of the Litani River.
- •Shi'ite ministers walked out of the cabinet session in protest, highlighting deep political divisions over the disarmament issue.
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