Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that Hezbollah is not seeking war with Israel and expressed hope that all weapons in the country could be brought under the control of the state by the end of 2025. He rejected proposals to absorb Hezbollah into the military as a separate unit, such as the Popular Mobilization Forces model used in Iraq, but noted that individual members could apply to join the Lebanese Armed Forces through established recruitment channels. Aoun acknowledged pressure from the United States to expedite the disarmament process, but he said he had made clear to US officials that the situation must be handled internally.
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Published at: 2025-04-16 22:50:23
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