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Hezbollah Rejects U.S.-Hosted Talks; Demands Israeli Withdrawal

4/14/2026

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Summary

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Hezbollah senior official Wafiq Safa says the group rejects agreements from the planned U.S.-hosted talks with Israel.
The talks would be the first direct Lebanon-Israel meeting in decades.
Netanyahu seeks Hezbollah's disarmament.
Over 1 million people have been displaced in Lebanon since March 2.
Safa said Hezbollah would negotiate its weapons with the Lebanese government if a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal occur.

History

Historical Context

Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon on May 24, 2000, ended a 22-year occupation, leading to the collapse of the South Lebanon Army and a surge in Hezbollah's influence. The UN reported over 1 million displaced individuals during the conflict. Today, Hezbollah's refusal to engage in U.S.-hosted talks with Israel underscores ongoing tensions and unresolved issues from the withdrawal, impacting Lebanon's political landscape.

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Story summary

Hezbollah senior official Wafiq Safa says the group rejects agreements from the planned U.S.-hosted talks with Israel.
The talks would be the first direct Lebanon-Israel meeting in decades.
Netanyahu seeks Hezbollah's disarmament.
Over 1 million people have been displaced in Lebanon since March 2.
Safa said Hezbollah would negotiate its weapons with the Lebanese government if a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal occur.

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