This marks the first time Lebanon's government has officially approved a concrete timeline for Hezbollah's disarmament with US backing. The unprecedented specification of 'six official forces' and end-of-year deadline represents a dramatic shift from previous vague discussions. The withdrawal of Hezbollah ministers during the cabinet meeting signals a internal government fracture not seen in previous negotiations.
Lebanon Cabinet Backs US Plan to Disarm Hezbollah by 2025 End
📰 What Happened
Lebanon's cabinet has endorsed US proposals to disarm Hezbollah by the end of 2025, restricting weapons possession to six official state forces. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam confirmed approval of the plan's objectives, though specific timelines remain under discussion. Hezbollah's Political Council Deputy Chief Mahmoud Komati denounced the decision as a 'march in humiliation,' while Hezbollah ministers and Shia allies walked out of the cabinet meeting in protest. The initiative follows US envoy Tom Barrack's detailed proposals for implementation.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The timeline's acceleration toward state-controlled weaponry aligns with Daniel's prophecies of consolidated power structures before the final conflicts. The specification of 'six official forces' mirrors the prophetic pattern of centralized authority seen in Revelation 17:12. The US-driven initiative, coupled with Hezbollah's characterization of it as 'humiliation,' echoes Zechariah 12:2-3's description of Jerusalem becoming a 'cup of trembling' among neighboring peoples. This represents a critical marker in the prophetic sequence where regional alliances begin fragmenting precisely as foretold for the end-times power restructuring.