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- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing described a 'historic' opportunity to weaken Hezbollah and restore Lebanese sovereignty.
- Chairman Mike Lawler called for decisive U.S. action after November 2024 Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire.
- Rep. Brad Sherman warned Hezbollah is rebuilding and criticized U.S. policy as ineffective.
- Hanin Ghaddar noted Hezbollah thrives on an unregulated cash economy.
- Witnesses urged U.S. policy to tie aid to reforms and sanctions against corrupt officials.
