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Hezbollah Defies Disarmament Deadline Amid Rising Tensions

1/1/2026

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Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, refuses to disarm despite a government deadline by the end of 2025.
The Lebanese military proposed a phased disarmament plan, but Hezbollah labeled it a grave sin and said it serves U.S. and Israeli interests.
Israeli airstrikes continue to target Lebanon, exacerbating tensions.
Civil unrest risks rise if disarmament proceeds amid regional instability.

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Story summary

Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, refuses to disarm despite a government deadline by the end of 2025.
The Lebanese military proposed a phased disarmament plan, but Hezbollah labeled it a grave sin and said it serves U.S. and Israeli interests.
Israeli airstrikes continue to target Lebanon, exacerbating tensions.
Civil unrest risks rise if disarmament proceeds amid regional instability.