A report published Thursday claims that the Lebanese government is refusing to begin disarming Hezbollah, in violation of the U.S.-brokered framework agreement with Israel. The report calls for Washington to apply full pressure on Beirut, including ostracism and boycott.
A report published Thursday morning claims that the Beirut government has not taken any steps toward disarming Hezbollah, despite the framework agreement signed in late June that explicitly requires the disarmament of all militias. The post describes this as a violation of the agreement and urges the U.S. to impose sanctions.
The framework deal, brokered by the U.S. and signed by Israeli, Lebanese, and American officials, excluded Hezbollah as a party. The terror group immediately rejected the agreement, calling it 'null and void.' The Lebanese government has faced criticism for its inability or unwillingness to assert sovereignty over Hezbollah.
The report is a single-source opinion piece and has not been independently verified. The details of the alleged refusal remain unclear.
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