Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Hezbollah Views Lebanon Army Plan as an 'Opportunity'
The Lebanese government agreed with a plan by the army to take away weapons from Hezbollah, but set no date for it to start.
Hezbollah sees this as a chance to make good decisions, but thinks it depends on Israel stopping its attacks.
The U.S. wants Hezbollah disarmed.
Hezbollah said that the cabinet needs to draw up a national defense strategy.
Israel has signaled that it would reduce its military actions if the army disarms Hezbollah.
Hezbollah warns the government not to confront them.
Lebanon’s cabinet welcomed a plan by the army to disarm Hezbollah.
The army would begin executing the plan, but with limited capabilities and no timeframe.
Hezbollah official Mahmoud Qmati views the move as an opportunity.
Hezbollah says implementation depends on Israel halting strikes and withdrawing troops.
U.S. has pressured for disarmament and wants Israeli military operations halted.
- Who
- Lebanon's cabinet, Hezbollah, and the Lebanese army
- What
- Discussed and welcomed the army's plan to disarm Hezbollah
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Where
- Lebanon
- Why
- To address Hezbollah's arsenal, contingent on Israel's actions
Cabinet and U.S. Stance
Hezbollah's View
Army Plan Implementation
Cabinet and U.S. Stance
Welcomed the plan to disarm Hezbollah
Hezbollah's View
Sees opportunity, but contingent on Israeli actions and a national defense strategy.
Israeli Actions
Cabinet and U.S. Stance
Implementation of the plan is dependent on Israel's commitment.
Hezbollah's View
Continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon should remain suspended until further notice.
- Event
- Cabinet welcomed plan to disarm Hezbollah
- Key Players
- Lebanon's cabinet, Lebanese army, Hezbollah, Mahmoud Qmati, Paul Morcos
- Hezbollah's Stance
- Views cabinet move as an opportunity
- Israel's Role
- Continued strikes in Lebanon
- U.S. Roadmap
- Implementation dependent on Israel's commitment