Hezbollah Says It Will Keep Weapons as Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Killed 14
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Hezbollah declared it will not disarm, rejecting Israeli demands to lay down weapons despite a recent deadly Israeli attack in Lebanon that killed 14 people.
- The Lebanese government remains uncertain about its ability to control Hezbollah, which is the dominant military force in Lebanon with strong Shiite support.
- The conflict began in March when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran, and despite a U.S.-brokered cease-fire, both sides continue frequent attacks.
- Israeli forces have continued military operations in southern Lebanon under the cease-fire terms, including bombing and territorial seizures, while Hezbollah has launched rockets and drones at Israeli communities.
- High-level talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington have occurred to discuss the cease-fire, marking a rare diplomatic engagement despite ongoing violence and accusations of cease-fire violations.
