Hezbollah has firmly rejected calls from both the Lebanese government and the United States to surrender its weapons, insisting it will not disarm even if Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon.
This stance has heightened tensions within Lebanon, as the government seeks to establish a monopoly on arms and implement a ceasefire with Israel. US special envoy Thomas Barrack has acknowledged that Washington cannot force Israel to act and has emphasized that disarmament is ultimately a Lebanese domestic issue. Despite diplomatic efforts, no breakthrough has been achieved, and Hezbollah's military power remains intact, complicating prospects for peace and stability in the region.
The deadlock underscores deep divisions within Lebanon and the challenges facing international mediators.
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