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Can Hezbollah be disarmed? Israel and Lebanon to hold talks

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Nicole Frölich
April 11, 2026

As strikes on Hezbollah escalate, new US-brokered talks with Beirut could reshape the region. But can the Iranian-backed militia be demobilized?

A fragile ceasefire between United States and Iranis under strain as violence escalates between Israel and Lebanon. New US-brokered talks focus on disarming Hezbollah, but ongoing strikes and political deadlocks are undermining progress. The outcome could reshape regional security — yet demobilizing the Iran-backed militia remains deeply uncertain.

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