The Minister of Information welcomes Lebanon’s decision to centralize arms with the state, emphasizing monitoring of Hezbollah’s media ties to the Houthis.

Minister of Information Welcomes Lebanon’s Historic Decision on Arms Control

A Bold Step Towards National Sovereignty

Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Muammar Al-Eryani has expressed strong support for the recent decision by the Lebanese government to restrict the possession of weapons and the authority to declare war and peace solely to the Lebanese state. He described this move as a “courageous step and a long-awaited transformation,” marking a serious beginning to the restoration of national sovereignty that Hezbollah has undermined for decades.

Breaking the Cycle of Violence

In a press statement, Al-Eryani emphasized that this decision effectively dismantles the “state within a state” system imposed by Hezbollah through armed force. This system has dragged Lebanon into a series of senseless conflicts and ongoing political and economic crises, which have cost the Lebanese people dearly in both lives and livelihoods. The country’s infrastructure has suffered significant damage and collapse during this turmoil.

Hezbollah’s True Intentions Revealed

Al-Eryani pointed out that recent years, particularly the last few months, have demonstrated that Hezbollah’s weapons have never served as tools of resistance. Instead, they have functioned as instruments for internal domination, targeting political opponents and asserting control over Lebanon’s sovereign decisions. He criticized Hezbollah for imposing Iran’s agenda on the Lebanese state.

Consequences of Armed Conflict

The minister noted that Hezbollah’s actions have led Lebanon into wars that the state did not authorize and the people did not choose. These conflicts have resulted in unprecedented international isolation and economic collapse. Recent events in southern Lebanon further illustrate that Hezbollah’s weapons can no longer protect even their own interests.

Hezbollah’s Role in Regional Instability

Al-Eryani also recalled Hezbollah’s dangerous involvement in supporting the Houthi coup in Yemen from its inception. The group has sent experts and advisors to manage battlefield operations alongside Houthi forces and has provided media support through the “Al-Masirah” channel, which continues to broadcast from Beirut’s southern suburbs. This channel serves as a platform for inciting violence against the Yemeni state and poses a threat to Arab national security.

Iran’s Destructive Agenda

He stated that Yemen, like other Arab nations, has paid a heavy price for Iran’s destructive project, executed through its armed proxies in various capitals. This project does not promote the concept of statehood or national partnership; instead, it aims to fragment societies and dismantle state institutions in favor of a “perpetual chaos” aligned with the doctrine of Wilayat al-Faqih.

Regional Implications of Lebanon’s Decision

Al-Eryani asserted that the recent developments in Lebanon will have significant regional repercussions. They reflect a qualitative shift in Arab political and public sentiment and represent the first break in the “armed dominance” system that Iran has attempted to impose through force and bloodshed. He urged the Lebanese government to continue this path by halting all forms of support and facilitation for the Houthi militia, closing their affiliated media outlets, and stopping political and logistical activities of their members. This aligns with international legitimacy, particularly UN Resolution 2216.

Commitment to National Security

The Yemeni government will closely monitor this issue at all levels, asserting its sovereign right to defend its national security. It will ensure that countries adhere to a policy of non-involvement in supporting insurgent militias or terrorist groups that threaten regional and international peace.

A Call for Stability and Sovereignty

In conclusion, Al-Eryani reaffirmed that recent events have proven the impossibility of achieving security, stability, and sovereignty in the presence of weapons outside state institutions. He believes that projects aimed at undermining the state will eventually fade, regardless of their duration. The Arab peoples, although delayed, possess the capability to reclaim their national decisions when they choose the path of statehood, sovereignty, and dignity over chaos and dependency.

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