Lebanon (MNN) — Lebanon hovers on the precipice of change.
During his visit last week, US envoy Thomas Barrack acknowledged some progress on disarming Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, but said much more work lies ahead.
“What the government gave us was something spectacular in a very short period of time and a very complicated manner,” Barrack said at a news conference in Beirut last Monday.
A shaky ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon hangs in the balance.
“This ceasefire agreement was signed by the Lebanese government, by the Israeli government, and sponsored by the US government,” Heart for Lebanon’s Camille Melki says.
“Hezbollah is the main player in this agreement, but it’s not Hezbollah who signed it.”
Under the ceasefire agreement, Israel will withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, and the US will support rebuilding efforts once Hezbollah surrenders its weapons. However, Hezbollah refuses to lay down arms unless Israeli troops leave their current positions in southern Lebanon.
“When will this (disarmament) happen? We pray very soon, because for it (Lebanon) to flourish, we need to have the Lebanese army as the only armed forces and the Lebanese government the only one in charge,” Melki says.
Ask the Lord to intervene in Lebanon’s political chaos so that millions of people can get the help they need to survive.
(Photo courtesy of Heart for Lebanon)
As Lebanon continues to face deep crises, Heart for Lebanon brings hope through Jesus.
“Everybody’s giving up on Lebanon, but not the Church,” Melki says. “That’s our opportunity to show His (God’s) love in meaningful and tangible ways.”
Look for ways to help by partnering with Heart for Lebanon. Most importantly, pray. “Pray for unity within our government,” Melki requests.
“This question of Hezbollah turning in its weapons to the Lebanese army has become a divisive topic, and we need our government united, serving the best interest of the people, not the best interest of some paramilitary or political parties.”
In the header image, IDF displays weapons captured from Hezbollah in December 2024. (Wikimedia Commons)
