The first phase of a plan to disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has been completed, the country's army said Thursday. Under heavy U.S. pressure...

Statement says army established state monopoly on arms in an 'effective and tangible way', without mentioning Hezbollah.

The first phase of a plan to disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has been completed, the country's army said Thursday. Under heavy U.S. pressure...

Israel describes the move as "encouraging," but insufficient.