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Lebanon, Hezbollah and disarmament

Will Lebanon succeed in disarming Hezbollah?
Lebanon’s government announces it will disarm the group before the end of the year, which Hezbollah says it will ignore.
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Lebanon’s Showdown With Hezbollah
Iran’s proxy will fan religious sectarianism to dodge disarmament.
Lebanon tells army to prepare plan to disarm Hezbollah by end of the year
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is under growing pressure from the US to ensure that the Iran-aligned militant group lays down its weapons.View on euronews
US, Gulf Pressure to Fully Disarm Hezbollah Puts Lebanon on Edge
Lebanon had been hoping this summer would see the return of tens of thousands of expats and tourists to the crisis-hit Mediterranean nation, spending money in resorts and restaurants and attending festivals such as a famed one in an ancient Roman city.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill seven after 'historic' decision to disarm Hezbollah
Israeli strikes across Lebanon have killed at least seven people since Thursday, when the Lebanese cabinet voted to endorse a disputed US-drafted plan that aims for Hezbollah's disarmament. An Israeli strike on the Saida-Sour motorway to south Lebanon on Friday killed journalist Mohammad Shehadeh,
GCC welcomes Lebanon 'important' decision to disarm Hezbollah
Jassem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, welcomed Friday a decision by the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah, describing it as an important step towards sovereignty and stability.Budaiwi said the decision will significantly contribute to enhancing the trust of the international community and multilateral partners,
Lebanon Cabinet to Meet Again on Hezbollah Disarmament
Asharq Al Awsat Lebanon's cabinet is set to meet again on Thursday to discuss the thorny task of disarming Hezbollah, a day after the Iran-backed group rejected the government's decision to take away its weapons.
A father’s grief and a nation’s hope: Lebanon awaits justice 5 years after Beirut blast
Five years after the Beirut port explosion, families of victims are still seeking justice. The blast, caused by detonated ...
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Head of Iran Top Security Body Heads to Iraq, Lebanon
Asharq Al Awsat The head of Iran's top security body, Ali Larijani, will visit Iraq on Monday before heading to Lebanon, where the government has approved a plan to disarm Tehran's ally Hezbollah, ...
Five years after Beirut port blast, Lebanon clings to hope for justice
Lebanon, plagued by impunity and lack of accountability, marked the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion that ...
Five years after Beirut port explosion, Lebanon's government finally focuses on justice
Because of political pressures, no one has been held responsible to date for the catastrophic 2020 port explosion in ...
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Iran’s Top Security Chief to Sign Bilateral Security Agreement in Iraq Before Heading to Lebanon
The security agreement with Iraq is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in defense and counterterrorism, though details have yet to be disclosed.
Lebanon tasks army with limiting arms to state forces in challenge to Hezbollah
Lebanon's cabinet on Tuesday tasked the army with drawing up a plan to establish a state monopoly on arms by the end of the ...
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5 years after Beirut blast, victims struggle to rebuild lives as leaders evade blame
Five years ago, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history ripped apart Beirut's waterfront with a terrifying power ...
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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon: Targeting PFLP and Emerging Hostilities
An Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon on Thursday killed Mohammed Wishah, a senior member of the Popular Front for the ...
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Five years after deadly Beirut port blast, Lebanon’s new president promises justice
The blood of your loved ones will not be in vain,' Aoun tells victims' families as investigation resumes after 2-year hiatus, ...
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Israeli airstrike kills Palestinian official and bodyguard in east Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike on eastern Lebanon killed a number of people, including a senior member of a Palestinian group and his ...