Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Hezbollah, Lebanon Clash Over Disarmament Plans
Hezbollah is clashing with the Lebanese government over plans to take away Hezbollah's weapons.
Hezbollah, supported by Iran, says this is an order from America and Israel and vows to fight it.
They warn of potential civil war.
The Lebanese Prime Minister denies foreign influence and says the decisions are made by the government and that such threats are unacceptable.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed to fight government plans to disarm the group.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Qassem of making threats.
Qassem said the government is implementing an American-Israeli order.
Salam stated that their decisions are purely Lebanese.
Hezbollah and Amal will not be organizing street protests against disarmament at this time.
- Who
- Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
- What
- Hezbollah vows to fight the Lebanese government's plan to disarm the group.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Lebanon
- Why
- Hezbollah believes the disarmament plan is an American-Israeli order and threatens internal conflict.
Hezbollah's Stance
Lebanese Government
Disarmament
Hezbollah's Stance
Will fight disarmament plans.
Lebanese Government
Wants to disarm Hezbollah.
Foreign Influence
Hezbollah's Stance
Believes the plan serves an American-Israeli order.
Lebanese Government
Denies foreign influence.
- Key Figures
- Naim Qassem and Nawaf Salam
- Group
- Hezbollah
- Government Stance
- Wants to disarm Hezbollah
- International Involvement
- US, Israel, Iran
- Issue
- Disarmament
Sources
Hezbollah chief says ‘no life’ in Lebanon if government confronts group
Hezbollah warns Lebanon ‘will have no life’ if state moves against it
Hezbollah’s Naim Kassem rejects Lebanon’s US-backed disarmament plan, says move plays into Israel’s hands
Hezbollah warns Lebanon ‘will have no life’ if state moves against it