Lebanese officials have welcomed the recent handover of weapons from several Palestinian refugee camps to the Lebanese army, viewing it as a potential turning point for the rights of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Ramez Dimashkieh, head of the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee, stated that proposed legislation could soon be introduced to improve labor and property rights for the country's roughly 200,000 Palestinian refugees, though citizenship would not be granted.

The disarmament initiative, which began with the transfer of arms from the Burj al-Barajneh camp, is part of a broader plan announced by Palestinian and Lebanese leaders to reduce militarization within the camps. While some critics have dismissed the effort as largely symbolic due to the small quantity of weapons handed over, officials insist the process is genuine and ongoing, with additional camps participating and more weapons, including rockets and grenades, being surrendered.

The move comes after years of violence and instability within the camps, which are not under Lebanese government control and have seen clashes between rival Palestinian factions. The ultimate goal is to establish civilian governance and security within the camps, with Lebanese police and internal security forces taking over patrol duties. While some factions remain skeptical or opposed, ongoing dialogue aims to bring broader participation in the disarmament process.