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Israel Escalates Airstrikes as Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament Talks

11/20/2025

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Israel is intensifying airstrikes in southern Lebanon as tensions with Hezbollah escalate.
Lebanon faces pressure to disarm Hezbollah after President Aoun calls for direct negotiations with Israel.
Hezbollah rejects disarmament and direct talks, leading Israel to increase actions and evacuate southern villages.
The United States backs Lebanon's disarmament efforts but warns failure could trigger an Israeli offensive.
Hezbollah is reportedly restructuring toward smaller, autonomous units while remaining funded by Iran.

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Israel is intensifying airstrikes in southern Lebanon as tensions with Hezbollah escalate.
Lebanon faces pressure to disarm Hezbollah after President Aoun calls for direct negotiations with Israel.
Hezbollah rejects disarmament and direct talks, leading Israel to increase actions and evacuate southern villages.
The United States backs Lebanon's disarmament efforts but warns failure could trigger an Israeli offensive.
Hezbollah is reportedly restructuring toward smaller, autonomous units while remaining funded by Iran.