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Lebanon's Berri Rejects U.S. on Hezbollah Disarmament Amid Conflict

9/2/2025

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Lebanon's parliament speaker, Nabih Berri, opposed U.S. efforts to disarm Hezbollah, favoring national dialogue.
The Lebanese military will propose disarmament, supported by President Aoun and Prime Minister Salam.
Berri stated that discussions on Hezbollah's weapons are contingent on Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Israeli airstrikes have heightened fears of military confrontations in Lebanon.
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict intensified after the October 2023 Hamas-led attack, causing over 4,000 deaths.

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Lebanon's parliament speaker, Nabih Berri, opposed U.S. efforts to disarm Hezbollah, favoring national dialogue.
The Lebanese military will propose disarmament, supported by President Aoun and Prime Minister Salam.
Berri stated that discussions on Hezbollah's weapons are contingent on Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Israeli airstrikes have heightened fears of military confrontations in Lebanon.
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict intensified after the October 2023 Hamas-led attack, causing over 4,000 deaths.