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Hezbollah Open to Disarmament Talks with Conditions

4/9/2025

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Hezbollah Engages Aoun

Hezbollah is willing to engage in disarmament talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, but only if Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon and ceases its attacks. Aoun is focused on asserting state control over arms, advocating for dialogue to prevent conflict. The group's military power has waned since the 2024 war, intensifying international calls for disarmament.

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Ortagus Urges Disarmament

U.S. Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus made a significant visit to Lebanon, calling for the disarmament of Hezbollah and urging the government to honor its ceasefire with Israel. She labeled Hezbollah a "cancer" and highlighted the urgent need for reforms to tackle Lebanon's crippling economic crisis, expressing hope for collaboration with the new Lebanese administration.

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Hezbollah Engages Aoun

Hezbollah is willing to engage in disarmament talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, but only if Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon and ceases its attacks. Aoun is focused on asserting state control over arms, advocating for dialogue to prevent conflict. The group's military power has waned since the 2024 war, intensifying international calls for disarmament.

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