Lebanon Asserts Hezbollah Disarmament as State Responsibility Amid Trump's Syria Proposal

Lebanese Justice Minister Adel Nassar has firmly rejected a proposal from US President Donald Trump that would have Syria take on the role of addressing Hezbollah in Lebanon rather than Israel.

During an appearance on CNN's "Connecting the World" program with host Becky Anderson, Nassar underscored that responsibility for Hezbollah's disarmament belongs solely to Lebanon itself, not to external military or political actors.

"This is not about sending foreign forces to do the job. Lebanon has suffered for years from foreign interference, and if Hezbollah today is an Iranian proxy, it is because of Iran's interference in Lebanon's internal affairs," Nassar stated.

The minister's remarks come after Trump expressed frustration with Israel's approach to Lebanon and Hezbollah, revealing that he had suggested to Tel Aviv the possibility of Syria assuming control over "Hezbollah's affairs."

Trump has praised Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, noting that he "did a wonderful job and was able to unite his country," and suggested the Syrian leader represents the appropriate figure to restore order regarding the organization.

The proposal has drawn criticism from the US political establishment. US Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal has challenged Trump's approach, arguing instead that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun requires increased international support to confront Hezbollah effectively.