Lebanon's cabinet has directed the army to develop a strategy for bringing all weapons under state authority, a move aimed at addressing the longstanding issue of Hezbollah's arsenal. This decision comes after a cease-fire with Israel, which saw the Lebanese army deployed to ensure that Hezbollah does not maintain armed forces south of the Litani River. The focus now shifts to the group's weapons stockpiles north of the river, sparking a national debate over the next steps. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Aoun are leading the push for unified state control over all arms in the country.

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