Hezbollah disarmament possible, but only through dialogue, Lebanon says

Summary

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that Hezbollah does not seek war with Israel and aims to centralize all weapons under state control by the end of 2025, emphasizing ongoing dialogue with Hezbollah. He rejected integrating Hezbollah into the military but noted that individual members could join the Lebanese Armed Forces, while also asserting the need to avoid sectarian tensions. Aoun confirmed that the Lebanese army operates freely in Hezbollah areas and acknowledged U.S. pressure for disarmament, stressing internal management of the situation to prevent civil conflict.