A Lebanese Cabinet meeting was held on August 5, 2025, to consider confining weapons to the Lebanese state through its military and security forces, with a move to prepare a plan to disarm Hezbollah and submit it to the Cabinet by the end of the month. This process faces difficulties due to militias’ ties to social structures, narrow interests, and ideological affiliations linked to external projects. Additionally, disarming Palestinian militias in Lebanese camps poses an extra challenge. The Lebanese state is weaker in confronting Hezbollah militarily due to the presence of party members within the army. Regional conflicts and Israeli wars further complicate resolving the militia issue in Lebanon and the region.