Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has announced his determination to disarm Hezbollah and extend state authority across all of Lebanon, despite resistance from the group and ongoing pressure from the United States. In a speech, Aoun emphasized the need for the Lebanese army and security forces to have exclusive control over weapons, calling this a historic opportunity to restore international confidence in Lebanon. The announcement comes amid continued Israeli air strikes targeting Hezbollah positions, with Israel insisting it will maintain its military campaign until Hezbollah is disarmed. Aoun also called for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanese territory, the release of Lebanese prisoners, and an immediate end to hostilities, while proposing that the government discuss a timetable for implementing disarmament.