Arab League adopts resolution rejecting Hezbollah military activities in Lebanon - report

Jerusalem Post/Middle EastThe Arab League Council adopted a resolution on Monday affirming solidarity with Lebanon and rejecting Iranian foreign influence and Hezbollah’s continued military activities.Follow us on GoogleArab foreign ministers attend a meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee on the situation in Jerusalem, in Amman Wednesday, 5th August 2026, 16:46(photo credit: REUTERS/ALAA AL SUKHNI)SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 18:54Updated: SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 18:57The Arab League Council adopted a resolution on Monday affirming solidarity with Lebanon and rejecting Iranian foreign influence and Hezbollah’s continued military activities, according to an exclusive report published by L’Orient-Le Jour on Tuesday.The council reportedly adopted the resolution based on a draft Beirut previously submitted, affirming its full support for Lebanese independence and sovereignty.It also expressed collective support for Beirut’s decision to establish a state monopoly over weapons and security decisions, referencing the government’s March decision to require that all weapons be held exclusively by legitimate authorities and ban Hezbollah from military activity.Notably, the council reportedly also rejected foreign interference, particularly from Iran, which has launched numerous attacks against Arab states in recent months and attempted to condition a memorandum of understanding with Washington on a ceasefire in Lebanon.Arab foreign ministers attend a meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee on the situation in Jerusalem, in Amman Wednesday, 5th August 2026, 16:51 (credit: REUTERS/ALAA AL SUKHNI)Member states will be mobilized to help Lebanon secure its territoryCalling on member states to mobilize necessary international support for the Lebanese army, L’Orient reported that efforts would be made to help Lebanon secure its territory from smuggling and terrorism.Addressing the recent agreement with Israel, under which the IDF would withdraw from select Lebanese villages as part of a pilot program aimed at preventing Hezbollah from repositioning near the Israeli border, the council reportedly welcomed the diplomatic efforts and expressed hope that the recent moves would compel Israel to withdraw.Follow us on Google