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Lebanon Nears Hezbollah Disarmament Amid Ongoing Tensions

12/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the first phase of disarming Hezbollah south of the Litani River is near completion, under the U.S.-backed ceasefire from November 2024.
The plan would move to a second phase north of the river once the first completes.
Hezbollah has resisted disarmament, citing ongoing Israeli airstrikes to justify keeping its arms.
Israel has warned Lebanon to meet ceasefire conditions or face necessary actions.

History

Historical Context

In 2006, the U.N. Security Council adopted Resolution 1701 to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, mandating a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah. Despite the deployment of 15,000 Lebanese troops, Hezbollah has since fortified its position, amassing an arsenal of approximately 150,000 rockets. The ongoing tensions highlight the challenges of enforcing international resolutions and achieving stability in Lebanon.

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Story summary

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the first phase of disarming Hezbollah south of the Litani River is near completion, under the U.S.-backed ceasefire from November 2024.
The plan would move to a second phase north of the river once the first completes.
Hezbollah has resisted disarmament, citing ongoing Israeli airstrikes to justify keeping its arms.
Israel has warned Lebanon to meet ceasefire conditions or face necessary actions.

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