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Lebanese President Aoun Pushes for Arms Monopoly by 2025

4/16/2025

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is determined to establish a state monopoly on arms by 2025, urging dialogue with Hezbollah on disarmament. He argues that this crucial step depends on Israel's withdrawal from occupied lands. Aoun stresses the need for national unity to prevent civil unrest while tackling Hezbollah's military influence, despite the group's recent setbacks.

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is determined to establish a state monopoly on arms by 2025, urging dialogue with Hezbollah on disarmament. He argues that this crucial step depends on Israel's withdrawal from occupied lands. Aoun stresses the need for national unity to prevent civil unrest while tackling Hezbollah's military influence, despite the group's recent setbacks.