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Lebanon Faces Crisis: Hezbollah Disarmament Deadline Looms Amid Attacks

10/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

Tensions in Lebanon rise as authorities face pressure to disarm Hezbollah amid Israeli strikes.
President Joseph Aoun has called for an end to attacks after more than 20 deaths in October.
Israel continues to bombard infrastructure despite the November 2024 ceasefire.
Hezbollah commits to the ceasefire but refuses to disarm outside southern Lebanon.
The Lebanese army struggles to meet the year-end disarmament deadline due to explosives shortages and political hurdles.

History

Historical Context

The Lebanese Civil War, which erupted in 1975, involved various militias and led to over 60,000 deaths by 1990. The conflict intensified with Israel's 1982 invasion, aiming to dismantle the PLO and establish a Christian-led government. Today, Hezbollah's refusal to disarm amid ongoing Israeli strikes underscores the enduring instability and sectarian divisions that continue to challenge Lebanon's security.

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Story summary

Tensions in Lebanon rise as authorities face pressure to disarm Hezbollah amid Israeli strikes.
President Joseph Aoun has called for an end to attacks after more than 20 deaths in October.
Israel continues to bombard infrastructure despite the November 2024 ceasefire.
Hezbollah commits to the ceasefire but refuses to disarm outside southern Lebanon.
The Lebanese army struggles to meet the year-end disarmament deadline due to explosives shortages and political hurdles.

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