The Lebanese army began the disarmament of Palestinian camps on August 21st, starting with the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut's southern suburbs. The operation is symbolic as the camp is located in Hezbollah's main neighborhood in Beirut. Army intelligence mechanisms have arrived at the camp in preparation for the withdrawal of Palestinian weapons. The head of the Lebanese Palestinian working team, Ramiz Damascus, stated that this action marks the beginning of a process that started on May 23 and will extend to all camps in the south. The Lebanese army has spread out near the Burj al-Barajneh camp ahead of the handover of Palestinian weaponry. Images circulating show armed Palestinian elements within the Burj al-Barajneh camp. The disarmament of Burj al-Barajneh is considered symbolic due to its strategic location within Hezbollah's primary area of influence in Beirut.
