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Lebanon's Aoun Urges UNSC Action on Israel-Hezbollah Tensions

12/5/2025

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Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun met a United Nations Security Council delegation to discuss tensions with Israel and Hezbollah disarmament.
Aoun urged the UNSC to press Israel to honor the November 2024 ceasefire, which has frequently been violated.
Naim Qassem, leader of Hezbollah, criticized civilian talks with Israel as a concession to Israel.
Lebanon remains committed to disarming Hezbollah, but the group rejects disarmament while Israel continues attacks.

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Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun met a United Nations Security Council delegation to discuss tensions with Israel and Hezbollah disarmament.
Aoun urged the UNSC to press Israel to honor the November 2024 ceasefire, which has frequently been violated.
Naim Qassem, leader of Hezbollah, criticized civilian talks with Israel as a concession to Israel.
Lebanon remains committed to disarming Hezbollah, but the group rejects disarmament while Israel continues attacks.