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Hezbollah political and diplomatic positioning

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The Hezbollah-led ‘Loyalty to the Resistance’ parliamentary bloc has urged Lebanese authorities to abandon the ‘Framework Agreement’ and cease direct negotiations with Israel, criticizing the government’s ‘compromising negotiating approach.’ Secretary-General Naim Qassem has rejected the U.S.-mediated pact, describing it as ‘illegitimate, illegal, and humiliating’ due to requirements for Hezbollah to disarm in ‘pilot zones.’ As formal negotiations between Lebanon and Israel remain postponed until October, the United States is pursuing a dual-track strategy. This involves combining diplomatic pressure with a $2.8 billion arms deal for Israel, featuring advanced warheads and heavy bombs designed to dismantle Hezbollah’s underground and surface infrastructure. Washington is working to ensure long-term stability requires the exclusive control of weapons by the Lebanese state, in line with UN Resolution 1701. Diplomatic tensions have intensified as the U.S. adopts a policy of “conditionality and verification” regarding Lebanon’s commitment to disarmament. While Lebanese officials, including General Joseph Aoun, have proposed positioning the Lebanese Army as the sole authority in the south, U.S. officials remain skeptical of the feasibility of these claims. A report by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) warns that Lebanon may be pursuing a “phantom peace model,” potentially signing preliminary agreements to secure international aid without fulfilling core obligations like disarming armed groups. ~~A fundamental disagreement persists over implementation: Lebanon views Israeli withdrawal as a prerequisite for army deployment~~ In an effort to resolve underlying issues, the United States is reportedly exploring ways to establish direct communication channels with Hezbollah through local and international mediators. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barack has emphasized the necessity of involving both Hezbollah ~~disarmament, while Israel maintains its withdrawal is conditional upon Hezbollah’s disarmament.~~ and Iran in direct negotiations, arguing that Lebanese parties alone cannot resolve the conflict. Mediation efforts have included Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and diplomatic visits by U.S. Ambassador to Beirut Michel Issa.

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