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Hezbollah and Amal are hedging ahead of Friday’s Cabinet session, alternating between pledging attendance and claiming indecision. Their demands range from adding agenda items beyond the army’s weapons plan to entirely removing it and blocking any vote.
Political sources were surprised by Speaker Nabih Berri’s insistence on expanding the agenda. They suggested he may be seeking a pretext to attend before his ministers, along with Hezbollah’s, walk out once the army plan is raised.
Sources said that Berri might merely seek to shield himself from Hezbollah’s objections. However, any attempt to trigger a withdrawal under the guise of “sectarian power-sharing” will fail. Both Muslim and Christian majorities will remain present to debate and adopt the plan, even if all Shia ministers walk out.
According to the same sources, Hezbollah and Amal’s opposition has already reached its ceiling, limited to objections and walkouts, with no escalation expected. They confirmed that the army’s plan for exclusive control of weapons is finalized: a practical framework, ready to be implemented within clearly defined geographic and chronological parameters.
The sources also highlighted the timing of US envoy Morgan Ortagus’ visit to Lebanon, accompanied by the head of US Central Command. Though brief, the visit sends a deliberate and pointed message to the Lebanese Army about its role and responsibilities. Discussions with the delegation will include the Ceasefire Monitoring Committee and its mandate under the agreement. Once the government approves and begins implementing the army’s plan, the committee’s role will expand, supporting the army in enforcing control over weapons.
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