- Lebanon political crisis and Hezbollah disarmament deadlock
- Joseph Aoun emphasizes Lebanese state sovereignty while Hezbollah functions as a regional proxy supported by Iran.
- A deal is being sought to restore Lebanese state sovereignty and secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory amid conflict with Hezbollah.
- Political developments show Hezbollah's deep entrenchment in the Lebanese state, while calls are made for Israeli military withdrawal and the restoration of state authority.
Internal political friction erupts in Lebanon as the Free Patriotic Movement questions Nawaf Salam's government over violations and weapons.
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Updated Aug 19
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What happened
Internal political friction erupts in Lebanon as the Free Patriotic Movement questions Nawaf Salam's government over violations and weapons.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Political disagreement between FPM and PM Salam.Sub-event
FPM questions Salam over violations and weapons; Israeli officials refuse withdrawal from South Lebanon.1 source
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Political developments show Hezbollah's deep entrenchment in the Lebanese state, while calls are made for Israeli military withdrawal and the restoration of state authority.Also in this story
- Israeli strikes and shelling are occurring in Lebanon, prompting calls for unity among the country's political leaders.
- Lebanon's parliament seeks legal action against Israel, while Nabih Berri speaks on behalf of Lebanon's national approach regarding Hezbollah.
- Emmanuel Macron discussed developments in Lebanon, offering support for stability, army, and reconstruction.
- Aoun met with Berri to discuss the regional situation.
Within Lebanon political crisis and Hezbollah disarmament deadlock
The entities involved
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Nawaf Salam
Lebanese Prime Minister
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Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
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Lebanon
country in West Asia
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