Lebanon: Patriarch al-Rahi Urges Hezbollah to Hand Over Weapons, 'Free Itself from Iran'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : It is time for both Israel and Hezbollah to understand this.
51% : Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Beshara al-Rahi (Asharq Al-Awsat) Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Beshara al-Rahi has called on the United States to pressure Israel to "end its violations of Lebanon," expressing hope that Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit will serve as a "message of peace" addressed to both Lebanese and Israelis and a reminder to avoid war.
51% : "The Americans must influence Israel, and Iran must influence Hezbollah," he underlined.
45% : " He reiterated that Hezbollah must disarm, Israel must withdraw from the south and all occupied points, and the Lebanese Army must be allowed to extend state authority across the country according to its existing plan.
41% : This includes the latest fighting between Hezbollah and Israel.
40% : Israel, meanwhile, "has not respected Resolution 1701 or the ceasefire," he said.

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