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Wafic Safa survived an Israeli assassination attempt in October 2024

Hezbollah's 'defence minister' Wafic Safa resigns

Unusual move comes as Lebanese armed group carries out 'restructuring'

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France warns Lebanon against being pulled into US–Iran tensions

US divided over Lebanese army’s stance on Hezbollah

Lebanon and Syria sign deal to repatriate more than 300 prisoners to Damascus

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Qatar to provide more than $430m in support for cash-strapped Lebanon

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