In a rare and bold move, the Lebanese government has begun actively pressuring Palestinian factions operating within its borders to disarm.
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.