Lebanon Advances Disarmament Plan
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated Feb 13, 2026
The ongoing efforts by Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and extend state authority could lead to increased stability in the region, potentially attracting foreign investment and improving economic prospects for Lebanon. However, the challenges posed by Hezbollah's resistance and Israel's actions introduce uncertainty, which could deter investors.
Lebanon's government is moving to the second phase of a plan to extend its authority and place all arms under state control in areas north of the Litani River. This decision follows the Lebanon===Lebanese Armed Forces taking operational control in the area between the Litani River and the border with Israel. The plan is in line with a November 2024 US-brokered ceasefire that ended a war between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon's information minister, Paul Morcos, stated that the government will decide next week based on a presentation by the Lebanon===Lebanese Armed Forces outlining its needs and capabilities. Despite ruling out confrontation with Hezbollah, the Lebanon===Lebanese Armed Forces faces challenges due to Hezbollah's unwillingness to disarm, US and Israeli misgivings about the pace of disarmament, and its own limited resources. Israel has accused Hezbollah of rearming and has carried out strikes in Lebanon since the ceasefire.
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