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Lebanon Pushes for Hezbollah Disarmament Amid Israel Tensions

7/5/2025

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Lebanon's government is striving to disarm Hezbollah as tensions with Israel escalate. While a ceasefire is in place, Israel persists with strikes, asserting Hezbollah's armament. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack calls for Lebanon to prioritize disarmament and border security, while Lebanese leaders insist on Israel's complete withdrawal and adherence to the November 2024 ceasefire agreement.

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Lebanon's government is striving to disarm Hezbollah as tensions with Israel escalate. While a ceasefire is in place, Israel persists with strikes, asserting Hezbollah's armament. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack calls for Lebanon to prioritize disarmament and border security, while Lebanese leaders insist on Israel's complete withdrawal and adherence to the November 2024 ceasefire agreement.