US Officials Threaten Lebanon with ‘New Israeli War’ if Hezbollah Stays Armed: Report

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Washington is demanding that the Lebanese government step up its efforts against Hezbollah. It's also suggesting cutting off financial aid beyond the occupation. The Lebanese Chief of Staff is said to resign if a forced disarmament order is issued.

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Trump administration warns Lebanon: If you don't disarm Hezbollah, you will lose American and Gulf aid • They also warn that a delay could lead to a renewal of the military campaign in the north

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Some Trump administration officials have reportedly expressed concern that the Lebanese government might "back away" from a confrontation with the pro-Iranian Shiite movement Hezbollah, as the Cabinet, led by new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, prepares to examine the Armed Forces' plan to disarm the group. This is according to the New York Times, with a U.S. official adding that a "lack of action or half-heartedness" regarding the group's disarmame…

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The Trump administration is putting increasing pressure on Lebanese leaders ahead of a crucial cabinet meeting in Beirut today (Friday) to discuss a formal plan to disarm Hezbollah. According to US administration sources quoted in the New York Times, "this is a critical moment in Lebanon's history" - if Beirut does not act, it risks losing financial support from the US and Gulf states and even Israeli military action on its territory. Accordin…