Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Hezbollah Denounces Lebanese Cabinet Decision on Arms Control
The Lebanese government wants to limit who has weapons in the country, making sure only the army and other official groups have them.
This is a problem because Hezbollah, a powerful group, has its own weapons and doesn't want to give them up.
They see this as a bad idea and are upset, saying it helps Israel, their enemy.
This decision follows pressure from the US, who wants Hezbollah to disarm.
Some people in the government agree with the US.
The government is still discussing what to do.
Lebanese cabinet authorized the army to plan the confinement of arms to official security forces.
Hezbollah called the decision a “grave sin” and said it would be disregarded.
The decision came after pressure from the U.S. and anti-Hezbollah parties.
Shi’ite ministers walked out of the cabinet session before the vote.
The cabinet will continue discussions on U.S. proposals to disarm Hezbollah.
- Who
- Lebanese cabinet, Hezbollah, U.S., Israel
- What
- Lebanese cabinet decision to limit arms to official forces.
- When
- Tuesday, discussed further on Thursday.
- Where
- Lebanon
- Why
- To address U.S. pressure and internal disputes on Hezbollah's weapons.
Hezbollah and Allies
U.S. and Anti-Hezbollah Factions
Arms Control
Hezbollah and Allies
Views decision as a “grave sin” and against their interests.
U.S. and Anti-Hezbollah Factions
Limiting arms to state forces is necessary to maintain national stability and address international concerns.
- Meeting Topic
- Hezbollah's arsenal
- Decision
- Confine arms to 6 official security forces
- Hezbollah's Stance
- Views decision as a "grave sin"
- Primary Pressure
- U.S.
- Cabinet Session
- First time addressing Hezbollah's weapons