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Lebanese Army Gains Support as Hezbollah Faces Disarmament

9/24/2025

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Lebanese Army Gains Support

The Lebanese Army gains public support as it takes Hezbollah positions after October 8, 2023.
Hezbollah has 5,000 fighters killed and faces disarmament pressure. It pays fighters and funds social services at $60 million monthly since the ceasefire.
Israel maintains a presence in southern Lebanon, complicating control. Experts say Hezbollah's remaining weapons are leverage against Israel.

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Aoun Advocates Disarmament

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pushes Hezbollah disarmament under U.S. and Saudi pressure, urging Israel to withdraw from Lebanon's south.
Aoun also demands Israel release Lebanese hostages; Hezbollah ties that to any disarmament talks.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says Israel must withdraw from occupied territories to enable security deals, citing ongoing airstrikes.
Both leaders say regional stability hinges on Israel meeting their demands.

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Lebanese Army Gains Support

The Lebanese Army gains public support as it takes Hezbollah positions after October 8, 2023.
Hezbollah has 5,000 fighters killed and faces disarmament pressure. It pays fighters and funds social services at $60 million monthly since the ceasefire.
Israel maintains a presence in southern Lebanon, complicating control. Experts say Hezbollah's remaining weapons are leverage against Israel.

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