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Lebanon Links Hezbollah Disarmament to Israeli Withdrawal Demands

4/11/2025

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Lebanon's government demands Hezbollah's disarmament be tied to Israel's withdrawal from occupied lands and the repatriation of Lebanese prisoners. While Hezbollah is willing to engage in dialogue, they stand firm on these terms. U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus stresses that foreign aid is contingent on resolving the arms situation, as tensions escalate with ongoing Israeli strikes.

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Lebanon's government demands Hezbollah's disarmament be tied to Israel's withdrawal from occupied lands and the repatriation of Lebanese prisoners. While Hezbollah is willing to engage in dialogue, they stand firm on these terms. U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus stresses that foreign aid is contingent on resolving the arms situation, as tensions escalate with ongoing Israeli strikes.