The UN Security Council called on all Lebanese parties Friday to implement the dissociation policy "as an important priority," a statement that appears clearly aimed at Hezbollah which has sent fighters to Syria.
The Council also reiterated its call for implementation of its resolutions which "require the disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon so that there will be no weapons or authority in Lebanon" except those of the state. This is also aimed at Hezbollah.
The Council statement issued Friday night welcomed the Jan. 31 announcement of a national unity government in Lebanon, which broke a nine-month deadlock.
Council members encouraged all political leaders to build on the momentum of the cabinet's formation "to address the pressing security, economic, social and humanitarian challenges facing the country" and called on the new government to urgently implement reforms, fight corruption and strengthen accountability.
In the new government headed by Prime Minister Saad Hariri, Hezbollah controls three ministries including the health ministry.
The US administration expressed concerns about Hezbollah holding three cabinet posts and called on the new government to ensure that the group is not supported by the ministries' resources.
