In a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Israel praised the decision by Lebanon’s Cabinet, led by President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, to work toward dismantling Hezbollah’s weapons by the end of 2025.
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“Israel views this as a major step and an opportunity for Lebanon to reclaim its sovereignty and rebuild its state institutions, army, and government without interference from non-state actors,” the statement said.
“Now is the time for Israel and Lebanon to move forward in a spirit of cooperation, focusing on the shared goal of disarming Hezbollah and promoting stability and prosperity for both nations,” the statement concluded.
