Shafaq News/ On Saturday, LebanesePresident Joseph Aoun called for quiet dialogue over the future of Hezbollah’sweapons, reaffirming his aim to place all arms under state authority.
Speaking after Easter mass in Bkerkifollowing a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, Aoun saidthe issue must be approached “responsibly and in the national interest.”
“Disputes are not resolved in themedia,” he told reporters. “We will move to place all weapons in the hands ofthe state, but we’re waiting for the right moment to do so.”
He further affirmed that theLebanese citizens do not want another war with Israel, noting that “Lebanon’srecovery has begun, and no one will stop it.”
A Timeline And A Proposal
Aoun’s comments build on earlierstatements in which he said he hopes Hezbollah will disarm by the end of 2025 —the first time a Lebanese president has publicly proposed a timeline.
He also proposed that Hezbollahfighters, as Lebanese citizens, could be integrated into the national armythrough special programs — but stressed that such a move would requireconsensus among political actors.
“We want to disarm Hezbollah, but wewill not ignite a civil war.”
Hezbollah Pushes Back
Hezbollah has repeatedly defendedits arsenal as vital to Lebanon’s defense against Israel, which reportedly hascommitted more than 2,700 violations since the recent ceasefire.
In an earlier speech, Hezbollah’sDeputy Secretary General Naim Qassem said the Lebanese army alone cannot defendthe country, warning that weakening the resistance would allow Israel to"enter at any time and occupy what it wants."
Qassem acknowledged the constitutionreserves weapons for the state but argued that Hezbollah’s arms are strictlyfor confronting Israel and have no role in domestic affairs. “We will resistanyone who targets the resistance or works to disarm it, just as we resistedIsrael.”
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