Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi stated that Hezbollah possesses an Iranian identity rather than a Lebanese one, and urged that disarming the group be a top priority for the government. He also reiterated his previous stance that Lebanon pursues direct negotiations with Israel for a ceasefire, separating the Lebanese issue from Iran's policies.
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi on Sunday explicitly stated that Hezbollah possesses an Iranian, not Lebanese, identity and called for the organization's disarmament as a top government priority. The statement was reported by Israeli media monitoring Lebanese sources. Raggi, who previously served as a diplomat, has been increasingly vocal in criticizing Hezbollah's role in Lebanon. As The Zioneer reported on June 11, he described Hezbollah as an unlawful military organization and an Iranian arm. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, and as Lebanon faces a political deadlock over the group's military status. It remains unclear whether Raggi's position reflects broader government policy or is a personal stance.
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