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Lebanese president says disarming Hezbollah ‘delicate’ as Israel kills two

Disarming Hezbollah must be carried out with delicacy 'to preserve national peace', Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says [File: Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool via AP]

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he will not be rushed to disarm Hezbollah under unfavourable circumstances as the Israeli military continues to launch deadly air strikes on the country in violation of a November ceasefire.

In comments to reporters after a meeting with a Maronite patriarch to mark Easter on Sunday, the former army chief said he considers disarming the Iran-aligned group a “sensitive, delicate issue” that must be handled with consideration to preserve national peace.

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