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Washington talks focus on extending state authority and restricting Hezbollah arms: Source tells LBCI

29-05-2026 | 15:27

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Washington talks focus on extending state authority and restricting Hezbollah arms: Source tells LBCI

A source following the negotiations in Washington told LBCI that discussions on the military track are focused on a state plan to extend government authority and place Hezbollah's weapons under state control.

The source said negotiators are also discussing a pilot mechanism for implementing the plan in areas from which Israeli forces would gradually withdraw.

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