Siroun Shamigian

Beirut is a red line. In the midst of the ongoing war, the state cannot remain passive while Beirut is turned into a platform for illegal weapons. From our position in Parliament, we call on the Council of Ministers to take an immediate decision to declare Beirut a weapons-free city, and to task the Lebanese Army with full deployment across all its areas, extending to Dahieh, in every street and corner, under a clear plan that includes fixed checkpoints, security points, and full authority to control and confiscate illegal arms. Today, after Dahieh has been emptied, the opportunity is clear: why has the army not deployed in every corner? And why is there no decisive decision to dismantle Hezbollah’s military arsenal in Dahieh? Is it not better for the Lebanese Army to carry out this mission—protecting Dahieh and its people—instead of Israel destroying it along with its homes and neighborhoods? The responsibility lies with the Council of Ministers. Protecting Beirut is a duty, not a choice.

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