Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani clarified in an interview with Free Lebanon radio station that the postponement of the Cabinet’s first session to discuss the army’s disarmament plan was “purely technical,” as the military requested a few additional days due to the “importance and sensitivity of the issue.”

Hani emphasized that “the government is committed to its ministerial statement and the President’s oath of office. Let’s wait for the army’s input, and then the appropriate decision will be taken.”

Moreover, Hani confirmed that the government has already started collecting weapons from Palestinian camps, adding that monopolizing arms remains a top priority and is progressing as planned.

The Agriculture Minister expressed hope that Shiite ministers will not boycott the session, noting that “the component that holds weapons is a key national player.” He finally reiterated that the disarmament file includes 11 clear, consensus-based demands, and is part of a broader national agreement addressing Israeli aggression, prisoner return, and border sovereignty.