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France: Illogical to Expect Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah

Published March 18, 2026, 10:10
France: Illogical to Expect Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah

France's special envoy for Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, said it is illogical to expect the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah, given that the country is being bombed by Israel. He stressed that only negotiations can lead to a resolution of the crisis. Le Drian pointed out that Israel has occupied Lebanon for a long time and has failed to eliminate Hezbollah's military capabilities. Therefore, it cannot be asked of the Lebanese government to do what Israel has not been able to do in years. Meanwhile, Israel struck a vehicle in the Lebanese city of Sidon this morning, near a civil defense center and in an area where displaced people are located. The attack raised concerns about the safety of civilians.