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US-Lebanon diplomacy and Hezbollah disarmament

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jordanian King Abdullah II have engaged in diplomatic discussions regarding regional stability and the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon. The discussions centered on the implementation of a tripartite framework agreement, with the U.S. emphasizing that Hezbollah’s disarmament is a necessary condition for security. While Lebanese officials have sought a reciprocal approach linking Israeli withdrawal to the expansion of state authority, tensions remain over the sequence of implementation. The U.S. has continued to provide military aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces to support security efforts. Following the seizure of half a ton of explosives by Lebanese authorities, Hezbollah claimed the cargo was intended for the ‘resistance’ against Israel and demanded its return. In a telephone conversation with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Secretary Rubio reiterated that returning the seized explosives is ‘off the table.’ Rubio urged the Lebanese government to hold those responsible for the shipment’s financing and direction accountable. In response to the seizure, President Aoun assured the U.S. that Lebanese security forces are actively working to combat smuggling and prevent armed demonstrations. Concurrently, the Lebanese judiciary has moved to issue subpoenas for the arrest of Hezbollah officials, including Hussein Al-Abdullah, in connection with the explosives shipment. In related diplomatic commentary, Rubio criticized Lebanon’s 1955 boycott law as an ‘obstacle’ to peace and advocated for direct military communication between Lebanese and Israeli forces to mitigate conflicts following the June ceasefire agreement.

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