Lebanon's government approved a US proposal for the disarmament of Hezbollah and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. Tensions are high as Hezbollah refuses to disarm, and Shiite ministers walked out of the vote. The proposal includes a plan for the Lebanese army to have a monopoly on weapons by year-end. Hezbollah accused the government of yielding to US and Israeli pressure, while international efforts for peace continue amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes.