Disarmament Efforts: Iraq Outperforming Lebanon
The new Iraqi government, led by Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaydi, has set a firm deadline of September 30, 2026, for disarming the illegal weapons held by armed factions. The government mandates that these factions surrender their medium and heavy weapons or integrate them into state institutions. Any weapons remaining outside the official security forces will be considered illegal. A high-level committee will be formed to oversee the disarmament process and to sever ties with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). In contrast, Lebanon's "Flag of Homeland" plan follows a flexible timetable, starting from September 2025. The plan focuses on arresting violators and preventing illegal military operations, postponing the implementation of strict penalties for now. The Iraqi government warns of strict judicial measures and the possibility of future sanctions against violators. Meanwhile, Iran-backed factions in Iraq refuse to relinquish their weapons, considering this a "red line." Hezbollah asserts that Lebanon's decisions are dead in the face of Israeli threats. This demonstrates that Iraq is making more progress in asserting its sovereignty over its weapons than Lebanon.
تنويه: هذا ملخص تم إنشاؤه بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
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