Hezbollah disarmament ‘must happen’, senior Lebanese minister tells US think tank

Lebanon's Social Affairs Minister, Haneen Sayed, stated in Washington that the disarmament of Hezbollah is a necessary objective for her government and the Lebanese people. Speaking at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies on Monday, Sayed emphasized that while disarmament "must happen," she acknowledged the process would be complex and require significant time. She indicated that a political settlement or agreement through negotiation would be essential for its implementation. Sayed also noted that Hezbollah is considered a "community," suggesting the multifaceted nature of the challenge. The minister's remarks underscore the Lebanese government's official stance on the issue, while also highlighting the practical difficulties involved.