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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stated that his government has successfully fulfilled the majority of its plans to reestablish authority in the country’s southern region, nearly seven months after a ceasefire ended hostilities with Hezbollah. According to remarks published by the Wall Street Journal, Salam estimated that 80 percent of Beirut’s objectives for securing the area have been met. …

President Joseph Aoun declared that 2025 will mark a turning point for Lebanon, as efforts intensify to ensure that all weapons in the country are held solely by the state. He emphasized that Hezbollah would not be drawn into another conflict, signaling a shift toward integrating its fighters within the framework of state institutions. In an interview with Qatar’s al-Arabi …

The long-standing prospect of Hezbollah surrendering its weapons may be closer to reality as U.S. pressure intensifies on both Lebanon and Iran. Analysts believe Hezbollah’s military grip has been significantly weakened by over a year of clashes with Israel, including an intense bombing campaign and Israeli ground operations that targeted the group’s infrastructure and senior leadership. Following the conflict, Lebanon …

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced on Monday that the country remains committed to critical reforms and the eventual disarmament of Hezbollah. He revealed that preparations are underway to establish a comprehensive national security strategy, with discussions expected to begin in the near future. Speaking on the sensitive issue of Hezbollah’s weapons, Aoun emphasized that Lebanon needs both time and stability …