The British Ambassador expressed his great pleasure with the statement issued by the Lebanese Army regarding disarmament and progress towards restricting it to the state, via his account on the “X” platform.
The Ambassador affirmed that the statement represents “a fundamental step for the stability and security of Lebanon,” noting that the United Kingdom will continue its efforts in the south and the rest of the Lebanese regions, with the aim of supporting and strengthening the capabilities of the Lebanese Army and the security of the country.
The Lebanese Army announced in a statement yesterday that its plan to restrict weapons has entered an advanced stage, after successfully achieving the objectives of the first phase in a tangible and effective manner, especially in the area south of the Litani River, in implementation of the Council of Ministers’ decision issued on August 5, 2025. The statement affirmed the army’s commitment to assume exclusive responsibility for maintaining security and stability and imposing the authority of the state with its own forces over all Lebanese territory, in coordination with other security agencies.
The army explained that the first phase focused on expanding the scope of operations, securing vital areas, and extending control over the lands located within the southern Litani sector, with the exception of the areas that are still under Israeli occupation. It pointed to the continued work on treating unexploded ordnance and tunnels and preventing armed groups from rebuilding their capabilities. It also warned that the continuation of Israeli attacks and daily violations of the ceasefire agreement, in addition to the delay in the arrival of promised military capabilities, negatively affect the speed of implementation of tasks.
The statement affirmed the continued coordination with UNIFIL and the ceasefire monitoring mechanism, expressing appreciation for the cooperation of citizens in the south and the efforts of the military, and stressing that this cooperation was a fundamental factor in the success of the first phase of the weapons restriction plan.
