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Lebanese President Proposes Ceasefire and Hezbollah Disarmament Plan

3/14/2026

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Aoun Proposes Negotiations

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun proposed negotiations with Israel to address conflict with Hezbollah, unveiling a four-point plan that calls for a ceasefire and support for the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah.
He condemned Hezbollah's attacks as provocation, noting over 700,000 displaced.
Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 200 Hezbollah fighters and hit Iranian sites.
The government states Hezbollah's military actions are illegal and lacks the capacity to enforce disarmament.

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Hezbollah Escalates Conflict

Lebanon has failed to disarm Hezbollah under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, undermining regional security.
Following a 15-month delay after the November 2024 Cessation of Hostilities, Hezbollah launched six rockets at Israel on March 1, triggering Israeli military actions.
Factors include weak security forces and lack of political will, and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) rely on Qatari funding and U.S. equipment.

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Historical Context

The 2006 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 aimed to end the Lebanon War by calling for the disarmament of Hezbollah and deploying the Lebanese army and UNIFIL in southern Lebanon. However, Hezbollah remains armed, contributing to ongoing instability and over 700,000 displaced individuals. President Joseph Aoun's recent negotiation proposals with Israel underscore the challenges Lebanon faces in enforcing disarmament and ensuring regional security.

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Aoun Proposes Negotiations

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun proposed negotiations with Israel to address conflict with Hezbollah, unveiling a four-point plan that calls for a ceasefire and support for the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah.
He condemned Hezbollah's attacks as provocation, noting over 700,000 displaced.
Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 200 Hezbollah fighters and hit Iranian sites.
The government states Hezbollah's military actions are illegal and lacks the capacity to enforce disarmament.

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