QtrendsLebanon-Israel deal divides country as Hezbollah rejects disarmament
A framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel has sparked deep divisions within Lebanon, with Hezbollah openly rejecting the deal's requirement for the militant group to disarm. The accord has fueled large protests in Beirut, exposing a sharp split between those seeking peace and those loyal to Hezbollah. Legal experts warn the deal may prevent war crime victims from seeking justice. The agreement is viewed skeptically in Israel as well, where questions remain about its enforceability.
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