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Lebanon's President Aoun Proposes Plan to Disarm Hezbollah

4/8/2026

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President Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese president, leads a four-point plan to curb Hezbollah.
The plan includes a ceasefire, Hezbollah's disarmament, and international support for the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Hezbollah has launched daily rocket attacks into northern Israel since March 2.
The European Union condemned Hezbollah's actions and urged direct negotiations with Israel while backing Lebanon.
No formal peace negotiations are in sight.

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President Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese president, leads a four-point plan to curb Hezbollah.
The plan includes a ceasefire, Hezbollah's disarmament, and international support for the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Hezbollah has launched daily rocket attacks into northern Israel since March 2.
The European Union condemned Hezbollah's actions and urged direct negotiations with Israel while backing Lebanon.
No formal peace negotiations are in sight.