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Former US Envoy: Lebanese President Ready to Disarm Hezbollah
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By יענקי פרבר
First reported by Kan News · 4 hours ago
What happened
Former U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon David Hale believes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is determined to disarm Hezbollah and end Iranian influence, seeing current events as an opportunity for peace with Israel. Hale dismissed fears of civil war, citing public inaction during past Hezbollah-incited unrest.
- 01Lebanese President Aoun aims to disarm Hezbollah, ex-ambassador says.
- 02Aoun seeks to end Iranian influence in Lebanon.
- 03President Aoun desires faster peace and relations with Israel.
- 04Ex-envoy dismisses fears of civil war over disarmament.
- 05Lebanon seeks to build trust with Israel via historical gesture.
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