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Middle East Powers Demand Hezbollah Disarmament by 2025

1/2/2026

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Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt have issued a final ultimatum to Hezbollah to disarm, with the United States signaling support for Israeli action if disarmament does not occur.
Lebanese officials say disarmament is crucial to avoid an Israeli strike and to bridge the growing divide between Hezbollah and the Lebanese populace.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam aims to complete disarmament south of the Litani River by the end of 2025.

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Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt have issued a final ultimatum to Hezbollah to disarm, with the United States signaling support for Israeli action if disarmament does not occur.
Lebanese officials say disarmament is crucial to avoid an Israeli strike and to bridge the growing divide between Hezbollah and the Lebanese populace.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam aims to complete disarmament south of the Litani River by the end of 2025.