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Israel Pressures Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah Amid Tensions

11/10/2025

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Israel urged Lebanon's army to conduct house searches in southern Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, but Lebanon rejected the move, citing fears of civil unrest.
Lebanese officials say their strategy could declare the region free of Hezbollah arms by the end of 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of military action if progress on disarmament stalls, while Hezbollah maintains its right to defend Lebanon and resists full disarmament.

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Israel urged Lebanon's army to conduct house searches in southern Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, but Lebanon rejected the move, citing fears of civil unrest.
Lebanese officials say their strategy could declare the region free of Hezbollah arms by the end of 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of military action if progress on disarmament stalls, while Hezbollah maintains its right to defend Lebanon and resists full disarmament.