Egypt and world politics brief
‘Stalemate’ in Lebanon: Hezbollah defends its weapons, citing Israeli occupation and ongoing attacks
✦Key takeaways
- A political settlement is the central obstacle to Hezbollah’s disarmament, according to University of Bristol lecturer Filippo Dionigi.
- Additional funding and weapons could strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces but would not resolve the underlying political dilemma.
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