Lebanon’s President Aoun reiterates calls for Hezbollah to disarm
Summary
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for Hezbollah to give its weapons to the army, despite Hezbollah's refusal. This move is supported by the United States, which also wants Israel to stop its strikes in Lebanon. President Aoun also wants Israeli troops to leave Lebanese territory and is working on a plan for Hezbollah's disarmament.Key Facts
- President Joseph Aoun wants all armed groups, including Hezbollah, to give their weapons to the Lebanese army.
- Hezbollah has rejected these calls, saying it goes against the interests of Lebanon.
- The United States supports disarming Hezbollah and putting pressure on Israel to stop its military actions in Lebanon.
- The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel began in October 2023, following attacks in support of Gaza.
- A ceasefire was reached, but terms such as the troop withdrawals have not been fully honored by both sides.
- The Lebanese government plans to discuss a proposal to disarm Hezbollah in a cabinet meeting.
- The proposal includes stopping Israeli military actions in Lebanon and withdrawing Israeli troops.
- The United Nations Security Council previously said only the Lebanese military and UN peacekeepers should have weapons in southern Lebanon.
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