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Lebanon Declares Hezbollah's Actions Illegal Amid Escalating Conflict

3/11/2026

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's government has declared Hezbollah's military actions illegal.
The government aims to disarm Hezbollah.
Israeli airstrikes intensified after Hezbollah's missile attacks in retaliation for the killing of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei.
The fighting has caused over 400 Lebanese casualties and mass displacement.
Analysts say disarmament is complicated as the Lebanese Armed Forces cannot confront Hezbollah due to internal divisions and Israeli presence.

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's government has declared Hezbollah's military actions illegal.
The government aims to disarm Hezbollah.
Israeli airstrikes intensified after Hezbollah's missile attacks in retaliation for the killing of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei.
The fighting has caused over 400 Lebanese casualties and mass displacement.
Analysts say disarmament is complicated as the Lebanese Armed Forces cannot confront Hezbollah due to internal divisions and Israeli presence.