Germany says Lebanon’s stability depends on state monopoly of weapons

Lebanon’s stability depends on the state’s exclusive control of weapons, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Friday, Anadolu reports. Speaking in Beirut after talks with his Lebanese counterpart Youssef Raggi, Wadephul said Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability rely on ensuring that weapons remain under the authority of the state, according to a statement by Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry. He warned that failure to achieve this would undermine confidence in the government’s ability to exercise full authority and make independent decisions. Wadephul said Germany supports Beirut’s measures to assert state control in southern Lebanon and across the country, stressing that Lebanon’s stability is vital for regional peace. He also condemned Israel’s ongoing attacks on Lebanese territory as “unacceptable,” urging respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty […]