Hezbollah supporters march in the southern suburbs of Beirut on the first day of the ceasefire's implementation, April 17, 2026. (Credit: Lucile Wassermann/L'OLJ)
And now, what will Lebanon do about Hezbollah? This question is on everyone's lips since the cease-fire, brokered with Israel through American mediation, took effect overnight Thursday into Friday. Especially since an extension of the ten-day truce depends on serious action by the Lebanese government regarding the disarmament of the militia, as stipulated by the agreement. The Salam government reportedly intends to fulfill this obligation by again turning to the army, which should be tasked with securing the exclusive control of weapons throughout Lebanese territory. This would revive the well-known decisions of August 5 and 7, 2025, on weapons monopoly, much to Hezbollah’s dismay.This at least is what emerged from the daily ministerial meeting held Friday at the Serail under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. According to...
And now, what will Lebanon do about Hezbollah? This question is on everyone's lips since the cease-fire, brokered with Israel through American mediation, took effect overnight Thursday into Friday. Especially since an extension of the ten-day truce depends on serious action by the Lebanese government regarding the disarmament of the militia, as stipulated by the agreement. The Salam government reportedly intends to fulfill this obligation by again turning to the army, which should be tasked with securing the exclusive control of weapons throughout Lebanese territory. This would revive the well-known decisions of August 5 and 7, 2025, on weapons monopoly, much to Hezbollah’s dismay.This at least is what emerged from the daily ministerial meeting held Friday at the Serail under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. According...
