Calls for Lebanon’s Hezbollah to disarm have increased, with the group willing to hold talks with President Joseph Aoun if Israel withdraws from south Lebanon. Hezbollah’s weakened state after the 2024 conflict has led to discussions about its arsenal, with the group open to discussing its arms in the context of a national defense strategy. US envoy Ortagus reiterated the need for disarmament, as Lebanese officials work towards implementing Aoun’s policy of transferring weapons to state control.
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British FM says Morocco’s autonomy plan for W. Sahara ‘most credible’ solution
British foreign minister David Lammy announced that Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara is the "most credible" solution to the long-standing dispute, marking a shift from the UK's previous support for self-determination. Morocco, which largely controls the territory, has gained backing for its plan from Spain, Germany, and France, while the UN maintains Western Sahara as a non-self-governing territory. Lammy emphasized the need for urgent negotiations that focus on Morocco's autonomy proposal, as the...
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