Lebanon army says phase one of disarming non-state groups in south complete
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The Lebanese army announced the completion of the first phase of its plan to disarm non-state groups in southern Lebanon, specifically the area between the Litani River and the Israeli border. The army stated it has established a state monopoly on arms in the area, though it did not mention Hezbollah by name. The announcement comes amid pressure from the US and Israel for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire agreement in 2024. While the army met its self-imposed deadline of the end of 2025 for phase one, it acknowledged the need to clear unexploded ordnance and tunnels. The Lebanese government is expected to discuss moving to phase two, which involves disarming groups in the area north of the Litani River.
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