The Lebanese government and military convened recently to discuss the exclusive control of weapons within the nation. This initiative aims to grant the government and the army the sole authority over the possession and use of arms, thereby excluding other entities, including Hezbollah.
Hezbollah, a significant political and armed faction in Lebanon, has refrained from directly challenging this proposition. Mahmoud Komati, a leader within Hezbollah, conveyed to Reuters that the meeting represented an opening for a return to rationality and understanding. This stance suggests a preference for de-escalation. The group is wary of further conflict, fearing that it could push the nation toward disorder and anarchy.