Hezbollah has dismissed calls for disarmament amidst ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon, following a US proposal for Hezbollah to surrender arms within four months. The proposal also included halting Israeli air strikes and withdrawing its troops from southern Lebanon. US envoy Thomas Barrack commended the Lebanese government's prompt response to the disarmament suggestion, although details remain undisclosed. Despite efforts toward de-escalation, hostilities continue, with Israel bombarding Lebanon even after a ceasefire agreement in November. The conflict reignited in October 2023 due to Hezbollah's actions supporting Hamas, resulting in over 4,000 fatalities and displacing nearly 1.4 million.
Hezbollah has rejected disarmament while Israel continues to attack Lebanon, amid calls from the US for Hezbollah to give up weapons in four months.
The US plan proposed disarming Hezbollah in exchange for a halt to Israeli air strikes and Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
US envoy Thomas Barrack praised the Lebanese government's response to the disarmament proposal and expressed satisfaction with the seven-page reply received.
Tensions remain high as Israel continues to bombard Lebanon despite a previously agreed ceasefire in November, following a conflict that erupted in October 2023.
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