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Hezbollah Disarmament Nears Completion Amid Tensions with Israel

12/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

Lebanon's government says Hezbollah's disarmament in the south is nearing completion.
Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri says the ceasefire is strictly observed despite Israeli violations.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says disarmament south of the Litani River is almost done.
Hezbollah will not disarm north of the Litani and links any disarmament to Israeli withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of ceasefire violations and says Israel will respond.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Lebanon War, lasting from July 12 to August 14, marked a significant escalation in hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, following Hezbollah's ambush of Israeli soldiers. United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 called for Hezbollah's disarmament, yet the group retained over 10,000 fighters. Today, Hezbollah's refusal to disarm north of the Litani River continues to fuel tensions, impacting regional stability and international diplomacy.

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Story summary

Lebanon's government says Hezbollah's disarmament in the south is nearing completion.
Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri says the ceasefire is strictly observed despite Israeli violations.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says disarmament south of the Litani River is almost done.
Hezbollah will not disarm north of the Litani and links any disarmament to Israeli withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of ceasefire violations and says Israel will respond.

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