On August 21, 2025, Lebanon’s Army initiated its first-ever disarmament of Palestinian factions in Beirut’s Burj al-Barajneh camp. Fatah handed over a cache of weapons, including machine guns, rockets, and ammunition, marking a symbolic step in a broader state-backed plan to consolidate arms under government control. However, Hamas and Islamic Jihad refused to disarm, asserting their weapons are vital for the Palestinian cause. The move, part of a May agreement between Palestinian and Lebanese leaders, aims to extend to other camps, though resistance from factions highlights ongoing challenges.