The Lebanese Army is set to present its operational plan to consolidate all weapons under state control at a Cabinet session scheduled for Friday at the Presidential Palace, drawing intense attention from both Lebanese citizens and the international community.

Political sources told Al Arabiya and Al Hadath that consultations have intensified to ensure the session proceeds in a calm atmosphere with the participation of most political factions. The session was postponed from Tuesday, September 2, to Friday, September 5, to allow for further discussions.

No party, including Hezbollah and Amal, has announced any intention to boycott the session. A military source confirmed to Al Arabiya/Al Hadath that Army Commander General Rodolf Haykal will present the plan, though no additional details were released.

Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Metri told the outlets that the plan extends through the end of the year. However, military experts caution that full implementation across Lebanon could require more than 120 days, citing technical and field considerations.

Retired Brigadier General Ziad Al-Hashem, former Deputy Chief of Staff for Planning, explained that the Army may not set fixed deadlines in its plan, relying instead on its own assessment of Hezbollah’s infrastructure and the military’s logistical capabilities. He outlined a phased approach prioritizing regions, weapon types—from advanced offensive systems like ballistic missiles and drones to medium-range arms—and non-state armed actors, including Hezbollah.

Al-Hashem stressed that Hezbollah’s cooperation is crucial, noting past incidents in southern Litani where the party did not disclose weapons caches or fortified structures. Army and UNIFIL patrols discovered hidden stockpiles, and an ammunition depot explosion during dismantling killed army engineers.

The Lebanese Army continues operations south of the Litani River, while the Israeli Army maintains control of five positions and buffer zones in the south. Under the ceasefire that ended the Israel-Hezbollah conflict on November 27, 2024, Israel was expected to complete its withdrawal by January 26, 2025.