Cabinet Orders Immediate Ban on Hezbollah Military Activity, Launches Weapons Restriction Plan
3/2/2026 3:57:03 PM
The Cabinet announced the Lebanese state’s absolute rejection of any military or security actions launched from its territory outside legitimate state institutions, reaffirming that the decision of war and peace rests exclusively with the state. It called for the immediate prohibition of all Hezbollah military and security activities, the handover of its weapons to the state, and the confinement of its role to political action within constitutional and legal frameworks.
In a statement read by Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, following an emergency session at Baabda Palace chaired by President Joseph Aoun, the Cabinet tasked military and security apparatuses with taking immediate measures to prevent any armed operations, rocket launches, or drone activity from Lebanese territory and to arrest violators in accordance with applicable laws.
The Cabinet also instructed the Army command to immediately and decisively implement the plan presented on February 16, 2026, regarding the restriction of weapons north of the Litani River. It called on guarantor states of the cessation of hostilities to secure a firm Israeli commitment to halt all attacks on Lebanese territory, while expressing Lebanon’s readiness to resume negotiations with civilian participation and international sponsorship.
The session, which began with a minute of silence for the victims of recent attacks, followed a meeting between Aoun and Salam to review developments.
President Aoun stressed that the rocket launches did not constitute defense of Lebanon and were unacceptable, holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
Salam described the launches as a breach of the state’s authority over decisions of war and peace, emphasizing that Lebanon does not seek confrontation but cannot accept rocket fire from its territory or threats of internal conflict.
In the wake of the session, Salam announced that the government condemned the recent rocket launches claimed by Hezbollah, describing them as a violation of the Constitution, the National Accord Document, and the government’s ministerial statement.
Salam said: "Following deliberations, the Cabinet declared the Lebanese state’s absolute rejection of any military or security activity conducted from its territory outside legitimate state institutions. It affirmed that the decision of war and peace rests exclusively with the state, calling for the immediate prohibition of Hezbollah’s military and security activities and obliging it to hand over its weapons and confine its role to political activity within constitutional and legal frameworks.
The Cabinet tasked military and security agencies with taking immediate measures to prevent any armed operations, rocket launches, or drone activity from Lebanese territory and to arrest violators.
It also instructed the Army command to immediately and decisively implement the plan presented on February 16, 2026, regarding restricting weapons north of the Litani River.
The Cabinet further called on guarantor states of the cessation of hostilities to secure a clear and final Israeli commitment to halt all attacks on Lebanese territory, reaffirmed Lebanon’s full adherence to the ceasefire framework, and expressed readiness to resume negotiations with international mediation.
Finally, it tasked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with intensifying diplomatic contacts to halt Israeli attacks, and the Ministry of Social Affairs with securing shelter, food, and essential supplies for displaced persons in coordination with relevant authorities."
In turn, Health Minister, Rakan Nassereddine, said after the Cabinet session that "no one holds its resistance accountable as we have," questioning whether Israel can be trusted.
The Minister added that "fifteen months have passed and we are still waiting for diplomatic solutions."
In a statement read by Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, following an emergency session at Baabda Palace chaired by President Joseph Aoun, the Cabinet tasked military and security apparatuses with taking immediate measures to prevent any armed operations, rocket launches, or drone activity from Lebanese territory and to arrest violators in accordance with applicable laws.
The Cabinet also instructed the Army command to immediately and decisively implement the plan presented on February 16, 2026, regarding the restriction of weapons north of the Litani River. It called on guarantor states of the cessation of hostilities to secure a firm Israeli commitment to halt all attacks on Lebanese territory, while expressing Lebanon’s readiness to resume negotiations with civilian participation and international sponsorship.
The session, which began with a minute of silence for the victims of recent attacks, followed a meeting between Aoun and Salam to review developments.
President Aoun stressed that the rocket launches did not constitute defense of Lebanon and were unacceptable, holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
Salam described the launches as a breach of the state’s authority over decisions of war and peace, emphasizing that Lebanon does not seek confrontation but cannot accept rocket fire from its territory or threats of internal conflict.
In the wake of the session, Salam announced that the government condemned the recent rocket launches claimed by Hezbollah, describing them as a violation of the Constitution, the National Accord Document, and the government’s ministerial statement.
Salam said: "Following deliberations, the Cabinet declared the Lebanese state’s absolute rejection of any military or security activity conducted from its territory outside legitimate state institutions. It affirmed that the decision of war and peace rests exclusively with the state, calling for the immediate prohibition of Hezbollah’s military and security activities and obliging it to hand over its weapons and confine its role to political activity within constitutional and legal frameworks.
The Cabinet tasked military and security agencies with taking immediate measures to prevent any armed operations, rocket launches, or drone activity from Lebanese territory and to arrest violators.
It also instructed the Army command to immediately and decisively implement the plan presented on February 16, 2026, regarding restricting weapons north of the Litani River.
The Cabinet further called on guarantor states of the cessation of hostilities to secure a clear and final Israeli commitment to halt all attacks on Lebanese territory, reaffirmed Lebanon’s full adherence to the ceasefire framework, and expressed readiness to resume negotiations with international mediation.
Finally, it tasked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with intensifying diplomatic contacts to halt Israeli attacks, and the Ministry of Social Affairs with securing shelter, food, and essential supplies for displaced persons in coordination with relevant authorities."
In turn, Health Minister, Rakan Nassereddine, said after the Cabinet session that "no one holds its resistance accountable as we have," questioning whether Israel can be trusted.
The Minister added that "fifteen months have passed and we are still waiting for diplomatic solutions."