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Lebanese Leaders and Hezbollah Shift from Coexistence to Tension
The article discusses the evolution of Lebanon's stance on Hezbollah's weapons throughout its history, explaining how the party was elevated from a militia to a resistance movement with the support of Syrian tutelage—especially after Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000—and how Hezbollah succeeded in strengthening its political and military influence, despite the lack of official consensus on the legitimacy of its arms. The article also addresses the criticisms voiced by some leaders, particularly from the Christian community, calling for the Syrian forces to exit Lebanon and the impact of such calls on the political landscape. This includes the intertwined role of Hezbollah in Lebanese governance and the efforts by certain presidents, such as Joseph Aoun, to counteract Hezbollah's influence and reevaluate the relationship with the group's weapons.
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