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Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia Considered to Monitor Hezbollah Disarmament in Lebanon
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First reported by Maariv · 2 hours ago
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Israel and Lebanon have agreed on Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia as potential monitors for Hezbollah's disarmament, with possible deployment of their armed forces in southern Lebanon. The plan includes inspections of villages and private homes, requiring Lebanese authorization for foreign troops. The next Israel-Lebanon talks are delayed due to Hezbollah's opposition.
- 01Israel and Lebanon agreed on Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia to monitor Hezbollah disarmament.
- 02Armed forces from these countries may be deployed in southern Lebanon to verify weapon removal.
- 03Inspections will include villages and private homes, with Lebanese army requiring search warrants.
- 04Lebanon must officially invite foreign troops; Israel and US oppose UN forces in this role.
- 05European countries may resist US-led peace council oversight of the disarmament process.
- 06Next Israel-Lebanon talks delayed due to Hezbollah's opposition and minister's exclusion.
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