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Lebanon Struggles with Hezbollah Disarmament Amid Political Turmoil

7/12/2025

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Lebanon grapples with the daunting task of disarming Hezbollah and implementing political reforms. U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack's call for action has largely fallen on deaf ears, as Beirut seeks to sidestep conflict. While a ceasefire exists, Hezbollah's arsenal remains intact, straining Lebanon's sovereignty and its fraught ties with Israel. President Aoun firmly rejects normalization, advocating for peace instead.

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Lebanon grapples with the daunting task of disarming Hezbollah and implementing political reforms. U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack's call for action has largely fallen on deaf ears, as Beirut seeks to sidestep conflict. While a ceasefire exists, Hezbollah's arsenal remains intact, straining Lebanon's sovereignty and its fraught ties with Israel. President Aoun firmly rejects normalization, advocating for peace instead.