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Hezbollah Rejects Government's Disarmament Plan as 'Grave Sin'

8/7/2025

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Summary

Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament

Hezbollah fiercely criticized the Lebanese government's move to disarm the group, calling it a "grave sin" that jeopardizes Lebanon's sovereignty and aligns with Israeli interests. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, under U.S. pressure, revealed plans to limit weapons to state forces by year-end, but Hezbollah dismissed the decision, vowing to ignore it entirely.

Summary

Israel Strikes Hezbollah

In a dramatic escalation, the Israeli military targeted and killed Hezbollah operative Hossam Qasem Ghorab in an airstrike, alleging he led militant operations in Syria. Meanwhile, Lebanon's cabinet has instructed its army to formulate a strategy to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year, reflecting a pivotal change in policy amid rising U.S. pressure and regional unrest.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Lebanon War, ignited by Hezbollah's cross-border raid, underscored the group's military strength and its contentious role in Lebanon's sovereignty. Despite UN Resolution 1701 calling for disarmament, Hezbollah retained over 100,000 rockets, reflecting ongoing tensions reminiscent of past U.S. interventions aimed at stabilizing Lebanon. This struggle continues to shape the complex dynamics between Lebanon, Israel, and external powers.

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Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament

Hezbollah fiercely criticized the Lebanese government's move to disarm the group, calling it a "grave sin" that jeopardizes Lebanon's sovereignty and aligns with Israeli interests. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, under U.S. pressure, revealed plans to limit weapons to state forces by year-end, but Hezbollah dismissed the decision, vowing to ignore it entirely.

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