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Lebanon and Palestine Unite to Disarm Factions Amid Challenges

5/22/2025

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Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas have united in a crucial agreement to disarm Palestinian factions, aiming to keep weapons under state control. Their commitment to combat terrorism and uphold Lebanon's sovereignty shines through, yet hurdles persist as Abbas struggles to exert authority over factions like Hamas, complicating disarmament in refugee camps.

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Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas have united in a crucial agreement to disarm Palestinian factions, aiming to keep weapons under state control. Their commitment to combat terrorism and uphold Lebanon's sovereignty shines through, yet hurdles persist as Abbas struggles to exert authority over factions like Hamas, complicating disarmament in refugee camps.