From uneasy partners to open distrust: Aoun and Hezbollah struggle to rebuild ties

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Hezbollah's relationship has deteriorated due to disputes over weapons and state authority, culminating in Aoun banning Hezbollah's military activities after rocket launches at Israel on March 2. A Hezbollah source stated trust had been exhausted, citing Aoun's actions and perceived reliance on the US, while the presidency maintained communication channels remained open but strained.

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Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 10/12/2026 - 09:21 Restoring relations between Lebanon's president and Hezbollah will require much more than reopening channels of communication Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Lebanon, 15 September 2026 (Joseph Eid/AFP) Off The relationship between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Hezbollah has deteriorated into a dispute over weapons, sovereignty and the future of Lebanon’s security, with sources on both sides acknowledging

From uneasy partners to open distrust: Aoun and Hezbollah struggle to rebuild ties

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