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Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament, Fears Civil War in Lebanon

8/25/2025

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Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament

Hezbollah rejects disarmament calls, warning of potential civil war amid rising tensions in Lebanon.
Palestinian factions are disarming under a government agreement, while Hezbollah opposes this, citing US and Israeli interests.
Lebanese public opinion is split on disarmament, with concerns about Israeli aggression without Hezbollah's military presence.
Strengthening state institutions is deemed essential for Lebanon's legitimacy and security.

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Syria Pursues Normalization

Syria, led by President Ahmad Al Shara, is pursuing normalized relations with Israel, targeting a security agreement by September 25.
Recent discussions between Syrian and Israeli officials achieved consensus on 80% of key issues related to de-escalation.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry clarified that no formal security deal is planned, highlighting ongoing negotiations.
Hezbollah's diminishing influence may hinder its capacity to disrupt diplomatic progress.
The U.S. and Gulf nations support Syria's new approach to counter Iranian influence.

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Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament

Hezbollah rejects disarmament calls, warning of potential civil war amid rising tensions in Lebanon.
Palestinian factions are disarming under a government agreement, while Hezbollah opposes this, citing US and Israeli interests.
Lebanese public opinion is split on disarmament, with concerns about Israeli aggression without Hezbollah's military presence.
Strengthening state institutions is deemed essential for Lebanon's legitimacy and security.

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