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Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament Plan, Calls It Israeli Agenda

2/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hezbollah rejected the Lebanese government's four-month deadline for the army to advance a plan to bring all armed groups' weapons under state control.
Naim Qassem, Hezbollah Secretary-General, called the disarmament focus a grave sin that serves Israeli interests.
Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos confirmed the army's arms-control report, noting restrictions in certain regions.
Hezbollah lawmakers voiced strong opposition and said they would not comply while Israel continues actions in Lebanon.

History

Historical Context

The 1989 Taif Agreement aimed to end the Lebanese Civil War by disarming militias, including Hezbollah, which retained over 20,000 fighters. Despite ongoing efforts for disarmament, Hezbollah's military capabilities persisted, complicating state authority in Lebanon. As of 2025, the Lebanese government, under President Joseph Aoun, is pushing for disarmament amid regional tensions, reflecting the enduring challenges of sovereignty and stability in the country.

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Story summary

Hezbollah rejected the Lebanese government's four-month deadline for the army to advance a plan to bring all armed groups' weapons under state control.
Naim Qassem, Hezbollah Secretary-General, called the disarmament focus a grave sin that serves Israeli interests.
Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos confirmed the army's arms-control report, noting restrictions in certain regions.
Hezbollah lawmakers voiced strong opposition and said they would not comply while Israel continues actions in Lebanon.

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