Lebanon has received warnings from Arab and international parties that Israel is preparing for a wide-scale military operation against Hezbollah, Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji told Al Jazeera on Friday, as Beirut intensifies diplomatic efforts to avert further escalation. Rajji also issued a striking denunciation of Hezbollah’s state sponsor, Iran, accusing it of destabilizing Lebanon.

Rajji said the Lebanese government is engaged in intensive talks through diplomatic channels aimed at preventing such an operation and ensuring that state personnel and facilities are not targeted. At the same time, he said Beirut continues efforts to negotiate with Hezbollah, seeking to persuade the Iranian-backed terror organization to give up its weapons voluntarily.

According to Rajji, Hezbollah’s arms have failed in their stated purpose, proving ineffective “in supporting Gaza and defending the country” over the past two years, even as the group refuses to disarm.

Rajji’s remarks also highlighted Lebanon’s broader confrontation with Iran’s influence in the country and across the region. Speaking to........

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