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Lebanon to Disarm Palestinian Factions in Refugee Camps

5/24/2025

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Lebanon is set to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps starting in June, a move aimed at consolidating weapons under state control. This decision comes after Palestinian President Abbas's visit, highlighting the dangers posed by these arms to both Lebanon and Palestine. A joint committee will create a disarmament timetable, with future discussions planned for Hezbollah's weapons, despite pushback from certain groups.

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Lebanon is set to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps starting in June, a move aimed at consolidating weapons under state control. This decision comes after Palestinian President Abbas's visit, highlighting the dangers posed by these arms to both Lebanon and Palestine. A joint committee will create a disarmament timetable, with future discussions planned for Hezbollah's weapons, despite pushback from certain groups.