Lebanese President Joseph Own said Israeli forces will not disarm Hezbollah under adverse circumstances as they continue to launch deadly air forces on the country in violation of the November ceasefire.
The former Army Chief said in a comment to reporters after a meeting with the Maronite family head marking Easter on Sunday, he believes the group is disarming.
“Controversial domestic issues in Lebanon can only be approached through reconciliatory, non-traditional dialogue and communication. Otherwise, it will ruin Lebanon,” Aoun said.
The Trump administration has put sustained pressure on Beirut to push for Hezbollah’s disarmament, and last week announced that he hopes to complete the process by the end of 2025.