Lebanese prime minister vows full control of Beirut, restricting arms to state forces

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam declares an 'irrevocable' state monopoly on force in the capital, aiming to end decades of armed factionalism. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Lebanese prime minister vows full control of Beirut, restricting arms to state forces

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has declared his government's intention to assert full state control over the Beirut Governorate and restrict all weaponry to official state forces alone. The announcement, made via a social media post on Friday, April 17, 2026, and confirmed in a meeting with Beirut's parliamentary representatives, was framed as an irrevocable decision to safeguard citizen safety and property. Salam vowed the move would be "strictly enforced," signaling a direct challenge to the myriad armed groups that have long operated with impunity in the capital and its suburbs. The pledge targets the fundamental dysfunction at the heart of the Lebanese state: its historic inability to maintain a monopoly on the legitimate use of force. For decades, since the end of the 1975-1990 civil war, Hezbollah's extensive military arsenal, alongside the weapons of various political factions and clans, has created a parallel security reality. This has often resulted in violent street clashes, political assassinations, and a pervasive sense of lawlessness, undermining the authority of the national army and internal security forces. Salam's statement explicitly seeks to reverse this dynamic, at least within the capital's boundaries. The immediate practical implications of the announcement remain unclear. No specific timeline for implementation or details of an enforcement mechanism were provided. The declaration appears to be a political ultimatum, setting a new red line for the government. Historically, similar pledges have faltered when confronted with the entrenched power of non-state actors, particularly Hezbollah, which views its weapons as essential for resistance against Israel and as a core component of its political identity. The group has consistently rejected any disarmament outside of a comprehensive national defense strategy. Analysts suggest the move may be less about immediate, sweeping disarmament and more about re-establishing a public framework for state authority. By making the declaration "irrevocable," Salam is attempting to shift the political and rhetorical burden onto any group that would openly defy the decree. It also aligns with longstanding...

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