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Israel: Applying diplomatic, military pressure to disarm Hezbollah

April 21, 2026 / 3:40 PM
Israel Applying diplomatic, military pressure to disarm Hezbollah
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Sharjah 24 – AFP: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that his country's campaign in Lebanon relied on both military and diplomatic pressure to disarm Hezbollah.

This came during a ceremony marking Israel's national day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Truce

Though a truce between Israel and Lebanon took effect Friday, Israeli troops are still present and actively fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon's south, with Katz saying Sunday that troops would use "full force" if threatened.

Talks

Israel and Lebanon are still engaged in talks under US mediation to prolong the current truce.

The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran looms in the background of talks, with the truce set to expire overnight Tuesday with no new deal yet struck.

April 21, 2026 / 3:40 PM

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