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Lebanon Demands Hezbollah Disarm, Condemns Iran's Attacks on Arab States

The Lebanese government has called for Hezbollah to immediately surrender its weapons, condemning the group for dragging Lebanon into conflict. Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi strongly denounced Iranian aggressions against Arab Gulf states, Jordan, and Iraq. He stated that Hezbollah acts unilaterally, isolated from the state, serving external agendas and provoking Israeli military responses. The development follows escalated tensions, including IDF operations in Lebanon that reportedly struck hundreds of targets and eliminated senior militant commanders.

Key Points: Lebanon Calls for Hezbollah Surrender, Condemns Iran

  • Lebanon demands Hezbollah disarm
  • Condemns Iranian strikes on Arab states
  • Hezbollah accused of serving Iran's agenda
  • IDF reports major strikes in Lebanon
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Lebanon calls on Hezbollah to "surrender," condemns Iranian attack on Arab nations amid West Asia conflict

Lebanese government demands Hezbollah surrender weapons, condemns Iranian attacks on Arab nations amid escalating West Asia conflict.

"Hezbollah acts unilaterally, isolated from the Lebanese state and its legitimate institutions - Youssef Raggi"

Beirut, March 8

The Lebanese government on Sunday called on Hezbollah to "immediately surrender" its weapons, while strongly condemning Iranian attacks targeting Arab nations amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon, Youssef Raggi, stated in a post on X that during his participation in a meeting of the League of Arab States Council at the level of foreign ministers, he voiced Lebanon's "strong condemnation and unequivocal denunciation" of Iranian aggressions against the Arab Gulf states, Jordan, and Iraq and emphasised that such hostile acts violate international norms and standards.

Raggi highlighted the Lebanese government's emergency session decision following Hezbollah's missile launches at Israel, which prohibits the group's military and security activities and mandates the immediate surrender of its weapons.

He expressed regret that Hezbollah has repeatedly disregarded Lebanon's national interests to serve external agendas, defending Iran and dragging Lebanon into conflicts in which it has no stake, thereby provoking Israeli military operations against Lebanese territories.

"I expressed my profound regret that Hezbollah has once again disregarded Lebanon's supreme interests to serve external agendas, engaged in defending Iran, and dragged Lebanon into a war in which it has no stake, thereby provoking harsh Israeli military operations against Lebanese areas," the foreign minister said.

"I affirmed that Hezbollah acts unilaterally, isolated from the Lebanese state and its legitimate institutions, and that the Lebanese government and the Lebanese people are innocent of these actions and their consequences," the post added.

The development comes amid escalated tensions in West Asia, following the killing of 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran on February 28. The strikes also killed several senior leaders of the Islamic Republic.

In retaliation, Tehran launched counter-strikes targeting American military bases in multiple Arab countries and Israeli assets across the region. Israel, along with the US, continued its strikes on Tehran, with Tel Aviv widening the conflict to Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah and Iranian-backed militant groups.

Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) released operational figures highlighting a week of combat against Hezbollah in Lebanon, detailing the scale of its air, sea, and ground operations.

According to a post on X, the IDF stated that over 600 terror targets were struck across Lebanon using approximately 820 munitions.

The operations resulted in the elimination of 190+ terrorists, including Abu Hamza Rami, the commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in Lebanon, along with several senior commanders.

The IDF further reported that 27 waves of strikes were conducted in Beirut, including five waves targeting the Dahieh area, a Hezbollah stronghold.

- ANI

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Priya S
The situation is so tragic for the ordinary Lebanese people. 😔 They just want peace and stability, but are caught between Hezbollah, Iran, Israel, and the US. The government's statement is strong, but do they have the power to enforce it? Reminds me of how complex geopolitics can destroy a beautiful country.
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Rahul R
While I understand Lebanon's position, we must also look at the root cause. The US-Israel strike killing an 86-year-old Ayatollah was a major escalation. Iran's retaliation was expected. The entire region is a powder keg because of external interference. India should advocate for dialogue and de-escalation.
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Ashwin V
"600 terror targets... 190+ terrorists eliminated." The IDF's figures are staggering. This is what happens when you harbor militant groups on your soil. Lebanon's call for Hezbollah to surrender is 20 years too late. The damage is done. Sovereignty means having a monopoly on force, which Beirut clearly lost.
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Meera T
As an Indian, I see parallels with how Pakistan uses non-state actors against its neighbors. Hezbollah is Iran's tool, just like certain groups are tools for others. It never ends well for the host country. Lebanon's condemnation of Iranian attacks on Arab nations is a significant shift. Hope peace prevails.
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David E
Respectfully, the Lebanese government's statement feels like it's placing disproportionate blame on Hezbollah and Iran. The article mentions the initial US-Israel strike that killed a head of state. That's a massive act of war. The cycle of violence needs to be addressed from all sides, not just one.

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