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US Envoy Urges Israel to Withdraw for Hezbollah Disarmament

8/18/2025

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US envoy Tom Barrack called for Israel to withdraw from Lebanon to facilitate Hezbollah's disarmament plan approved by the Lebanese cabinet.
The plan outlines a four-phase roadmap, requiring Israel to halt military operations in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament by year-end.
Far-right Israeli ministers express opposition to the withdrawal, raising concerns about Israel's commitment.
Hezbollah demands disarmament only after Israel ends attacks and withdraws troops.
The ongoing war has caused an economic crisis in Lebanon, with damages estimated at $11 billion.

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US envoy Tom Barrack called for Israel to withdraw from Lebanon to facilitate Hezbollah's disarmament plan approved by the Lebanese cabinet.
The plan outlines a four-phase roadmap, requiring Israel to halt military operations in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament by year-end.
Far-right Israeli ministers express opposition to the withdrawal, raising concerns about Israel's commitment.
Hezbollah demands disarmament only after Israel ends attacks and withdraws troops.
The ongoing war has caused an economic crisis in Lebanon, with damages estimated at $11 billion.