Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt surprised political circles this week by announcing that his party had handed over its remaining weapons to the Lebanese Army. While no political group had formally requested such a move, the announcement reverberated across Lebanon’s political spectrum, prompting widespread analysis and speculation.At a time when the debate over the state’s monopoly on arms has taken center stage, many observers saw Joumblatt’s move as a pointed message to Hezbollah. The last time PSP weapons were used in combat was on May 7, 2008, during clashes in the Chouf region, when Hezbollah fighters fought in PSP-controlled areas.For several political factions, Joumblatt appeared to be setting an example — implicitly urging Hezbollah to follow suit and turn over its weapons to the state. Some even...
Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt surprised political circles this week by announcing that his party had handed over its remaining weapons to the Lebanese Army. While no political group had formally requested such a move, the announcement reverberated across Lebanon’s political spectrum, prompting widespread analysis and speculation.At a time when the debate over the state’s monopoly on arms has taken center stage, many observers saw Joumblatt’s move as a pointed message to Hezbollah. The last time PSP weapons were used in combat was on May 7, 2008, during clashes in the Chouf region, when Hezbollah fighters fought in PSP-controlled areas.For several political factions, Joumblatt appeared to be setting an example — implicitly urging Hezbollah to follow suit and turn over its weapons to the state. Some...
Humanitarian convoy reaches Rmeish, Ain Ibl, Dibil despite obstacles
