Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun called on Hezbollah and other political parties on Thursday to hand over their weapons to the army, a move the powerful militant group is resisting as Washington ramps up pressures for it to remove its arsenal.

In a pivotal moment for Lebanon’s internal politics, the Presidency has reportedly pressed Hezbollah to align its actions and arsenal with the framework of state authority. This message comes ahead of a high-stakes cabinet meeting scheduled for Tuesday,

Joseph Aoun outlines comprehensive plan, including Israeli withdrawal, prisoner release, $1B annual aid, and full state control over weapons - Anadolu Ajansı