Protesters hold placards and Hezbollah flags during a demonstration condemning recent Israeli military actions in Lebanon, in Beirut, Lebanon, on February 4, 2026. Reuters File
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Firstpost17-02-2026, 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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