Israel says Lebanon not done enough to disarm Hezbollah
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Israel's air force has struck areas in southern and eastern Lebanon, including Sidon, the country's third-largest city.
The Lebanese army had given itself until the end of 2025 to complete the first phase of its plan to clear the south and disarm non-state groups, including Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group has been resisting attempts to disarm it, as Israel continues its bombardment of the south and east of the country where Hezbollah has traditionally held sway.
Lebanon's government has signed a deal with an international consortium for gas exploration in an offshore area bordering Israel