A major standoff has emerged in Lebanon as Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militia, has categorically refused to surrender its weapons to the Lebanese government, despite mounting domestic and international pressure.
The Lebanese government, led by President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, has pledged to establish a state monopoly on arms, but Hezbollah insists it will keep its arsenal even if Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon. US diplomatic efforts, led by envoy Thomas Barrack, have failed to broker a breakthrough, with the US stating it cannot compel Israel to act and emphasizing that disarmament is a Lebanese issue. The impasse threatens the fragile ceasefire with Israel and has sparked fears of renewed instability, as Hezbollah's stance undermines state authority and complicates peace prospects.
The situation highlights Lebanon's deep political divisions and the challenges of balancing internal sovereignty with regional security dynamics.
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