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Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/27/lebanon-hezbollah-israel-laf-trump-netanyahu/
Unfinished Business in Lebanon
(Washington Post) Editorial - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam insists his government is on track to meet an end-of-year deadline to disarm Hizbullah south of the Litani River, a key requirement of its deal with Israel. But many are skeptical about the sincerity of the government's commitment to full disarmament. The more the Lebanese government is pressed to accomplish on its own, the less Israel must do - and the less Hizbullah can use Israel as a scapegoat to justify its existence. Doubts remain about the ability of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to get the job done. Last month, they refused to search private property in the south for weaponry. Meanwhile, Hizbullah continues taking steps to rebuild with help from Iran. The mullahs in Tehran are funneling money through Dubai to reconstitute their favorite terrorist proxy force. The most important thing President Trump can do is apply consistent pressure on the government in Beirut.