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Lebanon's Cabinet Approves US Plan for Disarmament of Hezbollah

August 7, 2025

The Lebanese government approved the US proposal for the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of the year. Ministers representing Hezbollah walked out of the cabinet meeting in protest. The proposal includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon. The US welcomed the decision, calling it historic. However, Hezbollah's ministers argue that the prioritization should be establishing a ceasefire before discussing disarmament.