Lebanese government bans non-state weapons in Beirut

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Lebanon's cabinet on Thursday instructed security forces to restrict weapons in Beirut exclusively to state institutions. This decision follows recent Israeli strikes and a prior ban on Hezbollah's military activities, aiming to reinforce state authority.

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Lebanon's cabinet on Thursday instructed security forces to restrict weapons in the capital, Beirut, exclusively to state institutions. It comes a day after Israeli strikes across the country, including in the heart of Beirut.

Lebanese government bans non-state weapons in Beirut

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