Lebanese prime minister vows full control of Beirut, restricting arms to state forces
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has said his government will take full control of the Beirut Governorate, which includes the capital, and restrict arms to "the legitimate forces alone". In a post on X, Salam said the move was intended to “safeguard the safety, security, and property of citizens”.
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