Lebanon has begun implementing a plan to remove weapons from Palestinian refugee camps, with members of the Fatah movement handing over light arms to the Lebanese army in Beirut. The move follows an agreement announced in May between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to consolidate weapons under government control. While Fatah has started the process, other factions such as Hamas have distanced themselves, stating their weapons remain tied to the Palestinian cause and will not be surrendered. The handover is seen as a preliminary step toward the more challenging goal of disarming Hezbollah, which continues to face pressure both domestically and internationally to relinquish its arsenal. The United States has urged Israel to limit strikes against Hezbollah and withdraw troops from southern Lebanon to support the Lebanese government's efforts, though doubts remain about Beirut's ability to fully disarm the group.