This follows a major development reported last week by the Nziv Report, where Hamas—long dismissive of Lebanese sovereignty—was forced to comply after a stern warning from Lebanon’s National Defense Council. Hamas handed over several individuals wanted for launching rockets from southern Lebanon into Israel.

Historically, such violations were quietly dealt with, often with Hezbollah shielding Hamas politically. But the current shift signals a firmer stance by Beirut.

Today, the Lebanese news site Al-Modon reported that senior members of Fatah's armed wing in the Tyre-area refugee camps have received strict orders. Starting June 1, they are forbidden from carrying weapons—even inside their own strongholds—and must not wear military uniforms in public.

This may be a precursor to a broader directive aimed at disarming all Palestinian militias in camps across Lebanon and turning their weapons over to the Lebanese army.

At the same time, Lebanon is negotiating—under U.S. backing—with Hezbollah to also relinquish its arms to the national military.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to visit Lebanon soon, where he will be asked to help persuade the militias to surrender their weapons peacefully, avoiding any violent clashes with the Lebanese army. Under American pressure, Lebanon is determined to dismantle all armed groups not part of its official security forces.

Lebanon’s president publicly questioned whether these weapons—claimed to be for resistance against Israel—are in fact used more for internal power plays and extortion.

He ended with a blunt statement: “Enough! We’re fed up.”