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US Approves $14.2M Aid to Lebanon for Disarmament Efforts

9/11/2025

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The US approved a $14.2 million security package for Lebanon to support military disarmament of non-state groups, including Hezbollah.
The Pentagon aims to enhance the Lebanese Armed Forces' (LAF) capability to dismantle weapons caches.
Washington may withdraw military aid if Lebanon does not accelerate disarmament efforts.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reported dismantling over 500 Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon.
Israel continues airstrikes, killing over 300 since November, while expecting the LAF to act on disarmament.

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The US approved a $14.2 million security package for Lebanon to support military disarmament of non-state groups, including Hezbollah.
The Pentagon aims to enhance the Lebanese Armed Forces' (LAF) capability to dismantle weapons caches.
Washington may withdraw military aid if Lebanon does not accelerate disarmament efforts.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reported dismantling over 500 Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon.
Israel continues airstrikes, killing over 300 since November, while expecting the LAF to act on disarmament.