The Lebanese Army arrived at the Burj Brajneh Palestinian camp today to seize weapons, as reported by MarioLeb79. This move occurs amidst significant political pressure on Lebanon regarding the dismantling of Hezbollah. According to the Lebanese newspaper al-Ahabar, affiliated with Hezbollah, Army Commander General Rudolf Hall has conveyed a preference for resignation over the army spilling Lebanese blood. The newspaper also reported that a plan with specific goals and a timeline for dismantling Hezbollah is being implemented within the army. Lebanese President Joseph Own is reportedly aware of these developments, and a proposal was made for the government to act on Tuesday to dismantle Hezbollah, partly in response to Israel's inaction and Syria's stance on a US document. However, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Slalam is reportedly determined to proceed despite the potential for confrontation. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack stated that "America will stand with the Lebanese army." Barrack also told reporters in Lebanon to "act civilized" rather than "animalistic," adding that Israel "will go where they want, when they want, and do what they want." In a separate development, Yahya Al-e Eshaq, head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, warned that Iran would respond to sanctions on its oil sales by preventing other countries from selling their oil. He stated that Iran has anticipated UN sanctions and has a "strategic and calculated response in place." Additionally, Suleiman Abdul Salam Al-Khashi, nicknamed "Shaddad Al-Khulani" and described as one of al-Qaeda's most prominent members and poets, was killed by unknown gunmen in Al-Mahra Governorate, eastern Yemen.
