Lebanon cabinet backs Hezbollah disarmament as US urges year-end deadline
Lebanon’s cabinet approved Thursday the goals outlined in a US proposal on the complete disarmament of Hezbollah in exchange for the end of Israeli attacks on the country.
Lebanon’s cabinet approved Thursday the goals outlined in a US proposal on the complete disarmament of Hezbollah, delivering a major blow to the Iran-backed group that once enjoyed widespread influence in the country.
What happened: Speaking at a press conference following the cabinet session — the second this week — Minister of Information Paul Morcos said the government “approved the objectives set out in the preamble of the American document on consolidating the ceasefire in light of the amendments introduced by Lebanese officials. We are awaiting an implementation plan from the army.”
“We did not delve into the details or components of the US proposal. Our discussion and decision were limited to its objectives,” he added.
Morcos was referring to a US road map, presented by Syria envoy Tom Barrack to Lebanese officials in June, which calls for the full disarmament of Hezbollah in exchange for an end to Israeli violations of the November ceasefire that concluded the 13-month war.
