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Hezbollah Fails to Meet Disarmament Deadline Amid Ominous Israeli Strikes Ahead
Hezbollah has refused to disarm as a deadline set by Lebanon's government for disarming the group in the south of the country approaches amid ongoing Israeli strikes.
Lebanon's government has set a deadline for Hezbollah to disarm in the south of the country amid ongoing Israeli strikes, but the militant group insists it won't give up its weapons, threatening further instability in the region. The Lebanese cabinet tasked the military with enforcing the disarming plan, which is expected to be implemented on January 1, 2024. However, Hezbollah's refusal to disarm has raised concerns about potential escalation and the impact on regional security. The situation remains uncertain, with no clear resolution in sight.
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