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Lebanese PM Calls for Disarming Hezbollah, Seeks Ceasefire

3/23/2026

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed his commitment to disarming Hezbollah and rejected its coercion in an interview with Al-Hadath.
He said centralizing weapons under state control is urgent after Hezbollah's involvement in the conflict with Israel.
Salam said Lebanon is open to direct negotiations with Israel for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
He noted efforts to expel Iranian Revolutionary Guards from Lebanon, asserting their illegal presence.

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed his commitment to disarming Hezbollah and rejected its coercion in an interview with Al-Hadath.
He said centralizing weapons under state control is urgent after Hezbollah's involvement in the conflict with Israel.
Salam said Lebanon is open to direct negotiations with Israel for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
He noted efforts to expel Iranian Revolutionary Guards from Lebanon, asserting their illegal presence.