Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities - Reuters
Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities Reuters
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"Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities."
— Lebanese prime minister , Politician
"In order to have peace, you have to avoid that, and the best way to avoid it is to have a strong Lebanese government that can actually control the country, that Hezbollah is no longer an armed threat to Israel or to the Lebanese state."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"Allowing tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians who have been displaced as a result of Israel’s attacks to return to their villages and homes was an entry point for addressing all other details."
— Joseph Aoun , Politician
"I reiterate that we will not accept anyone dragging the country into adventures that threaten its security and unity."
— Nawaf Salam , Politician
"Sparing Lebanon the disasters and horrors of external conflicts, and preserving its sovereignty, security and stability, are an absolute priority."
— Joseph Aoun , Politician
"All parties in Lebanon should prioritise, in words and actions, the need to shield the country and its people from unfolding regional developments."
— Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert , Activist
"Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities."
— Nawaf Salam , Politician
Key People
An individual caught in the congestion during the conflict.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon calling for the protection of the country amidst regional tensions.
Joseph Aoun is the President of Lebanon.
The prime minister of Lebanon responsible for government policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Naim Qassem is the deputy leader of Hezbollah.
Lebanese Prime Minister who accused Israel of war crimes regarding the targeting of journalists.
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As the U.S.-Israel conflict against Iran escalated, Iranian-backed militias launched missiles at targets across the region, including a strike that reportedly hit the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait.
Israeli and Lebanese officials met to discuss the disarmament of Hezbollah, with Israel emphasizing the need for the Lebanese army to control all weapons, including those of Hezbollah.
Lebanon's government condemned Hezbollah's missile attacks on Israel as illegal, urging the group to disarm and emphasizing that only the state has authority over war decisions.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced a ban on Hezbollah's military activities following Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah-linked sites in response to the group's missile and drone attacks.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that Lebanon will not accept being dragged into conflicts that threaten its security and unity, amid escalating tensions involving Hezbollah and Israel.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that Lebanon will not accept being dragged into conflicts that threaten its security and unity, indirectly addressing Hezbollah's potential involvement in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
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