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US Envoy Urges Disarmament of Hezbollah Amid Crisis

4/7/2025

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US envoy Morgan Ortagus made a significant visit to Lebanon, calling for the disarmament of Hezbollah as Israeli strikes continue. In meetings with Lebanese leaders, she stressed the importance of military and economic reforms, advocating for the Lebanese Armed Forces to regain control over weapons. This dialogue is crucial as Lebanon grapples with a dire economic crisis and urgent reconstruction needs.

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US envoy Morgan Ortagus made a significant visit to Lebanon, calling for the disarmament of Hezbollah as Israeli strikes continue. In meetings with Lebanese leaders, she stressed the importance of military and economic reforms, advocating for the Lebanese Armed Forces to regain control over weapons. This dialogue is crucial as Lebanon grapples with a dire economic crisis and urgent reconstruction needs.