Lebanese military moves to new phase of  disarmament plan of non-state groups like Hezbollah

Key Highlights

• Both said disarming non-state groups was a priority upon beginning their terms not long after the ceasefire went into effect.
• Neither Israel nor Hezbollah immediately commented on the Lebanese military’s announcement.
• The government had set a deadline of the end of 2025 to clear the area south of the Litani River of non-state weapons.
• The Lebanese military has been clearing tunnels, rocket-launching positions, and other structures since its disarmament proposal was approved by the government and went into effect in September.
• “The army confirms that its plan to restrict weapons has entered an advanced stage, after achieving the goals of the first phase effectively and tangibly on the ground,” the military statement read.