Hezbollah ready to discuss weapons if Israel withdraws, says senior official

As calls for Lebanon’s Hezbollah to disarm intensify, a senior official indicated the group’s willingness to discuss its weapons with the Lebanese president, contingent on Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon and cessation of air strikes. This potential dialogue for disarmament marks a significant shift in the Middle East power dynamics, especially after Hezbollah faced severe setbacks following the recent Gaza conflict. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who aims to establish a state monopoly on arms, is poised to initiate these discussions.

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