Illegal Weapons … Goodbye!
May 27, 2025
Illegal Guns… Goodbye!
Still a file Illegal weapons in Lebanonwhether Lebanese or Palestinian.
One of the most prominent challenges facing the Lebanese state in the process of restoring its full sovereignty over its territory.
This file, which has long been the subject of internal debate and external pressure.
It has returned to the forefront with accelerated regional and international developments and domestic stakes related to rebuilding trust between the state and the international community.
Lebanese-Palestinian meeting … a step towards a solution?
In a remarkable move, the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee meetingThe Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee
which was agreed upon during Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ recent visit to Beirut.
an indication of the parties’ intention to organize the armed Palestinian presence inside the campsand.
This is consistent with Lebanese sovereignty and minimizes recurring security tensions.
According to the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Anbaa, citing sources close to Fatah.
the movement has repeatedly emphasized its readiness to implement the decisions of the Lebanese stateThe Lebanese government.
This should include all Palestinian factions, especially those that are not part of the Palestine Liberation Organizationchief among them Hamas. Fatah believes that any unilateral move will not survive without a comprehensive consensus.
An 8-month deadline … and a strict international commitment for illegal disarmament
According to security and political information reported by Kuwait’s Al-Anbaa. A time limit of no more than 8 months has come into effect and is dedicated to addressing the Illegal weapons on Lebanese soilincluding Palestinian weapons inside the camps, as well as Hezbollah weaponswhich has been the subject of repeated international demands to bring it under the authority of the Lebanese state.
The information indicates that this deadline is conditional on freezing economic aid to Lebanonincluding any financial or technical support associated with plans to reconstructionuntil tangible progress is made on the issue of restricting weapons to the hands of the state.
Does the deadline include Hezbollah’s weapons?
The same sources noted that setting a timetable for the handover of Palestinian weapons, albeit ostensibly limited to the camps, could be a prelude to setting a parallel timetable for Hezbollah’s weapons. This explains the escalation of international, especially American, pressure on this file.
It is expected to be is expected to be the U.S. special envoy to Middle East Morgan Ortaguswho is visiting Lebanon early next month, bringing with her A firm message in this regard. The international community no longer sees room for procrastination and considers that the time for dialog is coming to an end.
The Lebanese state faces an existential test
What’s wrong with the Lebanese state, according to observers, is that Lack of a clear vision and timeline to address the issue of weapons outside the legitimacy. Despite circumstantial political understandings that take into account complex internal balances, the The collapsing economic reality and social collapse have necessitated bold decisions.
And it remains Fears of internal division especially since, for some parties, raising the issue of disarmament is considered targeting Hezbollah’s resistancewhile other parties believe that the continuation of weapons outside the authority of the state paralyzing its institutions and hindering reformsand keeps Lebanon hostage to regional equations that are not in its favor.
Will the government fulfill its commitment to disarm illegal weapons? ?
In light of the ongoing political crisis and the government’s lack of clarity, a serious question arises:
Does the Lebanese government have the will and ability to address the issue of illegal weapons within the specified deadline?
The answer is not easy, as the eight-month deadline represents last chance to prove that Lebanon is serious about enforcing its sovereignty over its territoryand regain the trust of the international community. But if this path falters, the The price could be high: International isolation, a freeze on aid, and a collapse of economic recovery.
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