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- 1Israel wants US-led force to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon▼Israel wants US-led force to disarm Lebanon's Hezbollah
Israel is pushing for a United States-led international force to take on the task of disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to Responsible Statecraft. The proposal would shift responsibility for neutralising the armed group's arsenal away from the Lebanese state and onto an American-led mission. The idea raises questions about Lebanon's sovereignty, the role of the Lebanese army, and whether Washington would accept such an open-ended security commitment.
- 2Kinzinger group opposes military presence at polling sites●Kinzinger group opposes military at polling sites
A group associated with former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger has come out against deploying military personnel at polling sites, adding its voice to concerns about armed forces being involved in election administration. The position feeds a wider debate in the United States over the role of troops in domestic affairs and election security heading into upcoming votes.