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Graham Skeptical of Trump’s Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Plan

4/17/2026

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) expressed skepticism about U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hezbollah.
He said any peace plan must include disarming Hezbollah, labeling it a major terrorist threat aligned with Iran.
Graham warned that allowing Hezbollah to remain could lead to future conflicts and undermine sustainable peace.
Despite concerns, he expressed trust in Trump to achieve lasting peace.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) expressed skepticism about U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hezbollah.
He said any peace plan must include disarming Hezbollah, labeling it a major terrorist threat aligned with Iran.
Graham warned that allowing Hezbollah to remain could lead to future conflicts and undermine sustainable peace.
Despite concerns, he expressed trust in Trump to achieve lasting peace.