Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announces that three Palestinian camps in Beirut will begin the surrender of their weapons starting mid-June, a significant step towards controlling arms held by Palestinian factions outside the Lebanese state’s authority. This move follows an agreement between Aoun, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to dismantle weapon operations in and around these camps.
During a meeting with a US congressional delegation, Aoun also condemned Israel for violating ceasefire agreements and occupying Lebanese territory, while emphasizing the importance of US support for the Lebanese army to maintain stability. As the handover process approaches, joint committees have been established to oversee the disarmament in affected areas, making headlines amid ongoing regional tensions.
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