Hezbollah fighters during the funeral of one of their own, in the southern suburbs of Beirut. (Credit: Matthieu Karam/L'Orient-Le Jour)
Is it time to debate the arms monopoly in the Cabinet?The answer appears to be yes, as President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam decided to bring the issue before the Cabinet, which is expected to discuss it on Tuesday at the prime minister’s request.Beforehand, however, Aoun intends to lay the groundwork for such a move, which could either lead to a major political crisis or remain purely symbolic. Flashback to the last meeting Lebanon’s Cabinet opens debate on state monopoly over arms Aoun is expected on Friday, which marks the Army Day (Aug. 1), to address “all pressing current issues, including the matter of weapons,” according to a source close to the presidency.The president aims to prepare the ground for a Cabinet decision on the weapons issue, as demanded by the camp opposing Hezbollah and, more notably, by the...
Is it time to debate the arms monopoly in the Cabinet?The answer appears to be yes, as President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam decided to bring the issue before the Cabinet, which is expected to discuss it on Tuesday at the prime minister’s request.Beforehand, however, Aoun intends to lay the groundwork for such a move, which could either lead to a major political crisis or remain purely symbolic. Flashback to the last meeting Lebanon’s Cabinet opens debate on state monopoly over arms Aoun is expected on Friday, which marks the Army Day (Aug. 1), to address “all pressing current issues, including the matter of weapons,” according to a source close to the presidency.The president aims to prepare the ground for a Cabinet decision on the weapons issue, as demanded by the camp opposing Hezbollah and, more notably,...
JD Vance to Geagea: US engaging Iran to pressure Hezbollah