Lebanon's President Aoun urges political parties to give up arms
President Joseph Aoun called on Lebanese factions to relinquish their weapons, citing growing U.S. pressure on Hezbollah, and announced a push for $1 billion annually over 10 years to bolster Lebanon’s security forces.
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 10:41 | 31 July 2025
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said on Thursday that Lebanese political parties need to seize the opportunity and hand over their weapons sooner rather than later, as Washington increases pressure on Hezbollah to give up its arms.
He added that the country would seek $1 billion annually for 10 years to support the army and security forces in Lebanon.
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