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Lebanon· BeirutUN Peacekeeping and Hezbollah Disarmament in Southern Lebanon
Human Rights Watch advocates for UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon to protect civilians, while nations are shortlisted to verify Hezbollah's disarmament as part of a US-mediated agreement.
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Israel's Refusal to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon and Gaza
First report 5h agoLast update 30m agoSome believe Israel intends to take more land in Lebanon and other regions, expanding its territory and continuing conflicts.
Israel's defense minister asserts that Israeli forces will maintain an 'extended presence' in southern Lebanon and Gaza, refusing to withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed.
The US State Department considers a permanent Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon 'inconsistent' with the June framework agreement.
International Efforts to Verify Hezbollah Disarmament in Southern Lebanon
First report 5h agoLast update 41m agoSome express skepticism about the feasibility of disarming Hezbollah, especially under the direction of Lebanon's sectarian power-sharing system.
News reports indicate that several countries are being considered to oversee the disarmament of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Calls for UN Peacekeepers to Remain in Lebanon
First report 6h agoLast update 2h agoHuman Rights Watch and others advocate for UN peacekeepers to remain in Lebanon to protect civilians and prevent human rights abuses by military groups.
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