Hezbollah Faces Pressure Amid Calls for Disarmament in Lebanon

IDF forces intensified operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, targeting military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire agreement. Hezbollah's new leader, Naim Qassem, asserted the group remains committed to resistance despite suffering significant losses in the recent conflict with Israel, which he claimed had devastated much of the organization’s leadership. The aftermath of the war has led to conflicting narratives about Hezbollah's performance, with some viewing it as a defeat and others framing it as a victory. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized Lebanon's refusal to relinquish land or prisoners held in Israel during an Arab summit, while the U.S. approved a substantial military aid package for the Lebanese army. Analysts express concern over the challenge of disarming Hezbollah, which retains substantial influence despite its weakened state, raising fears of potential instability. The current ceasefire, viewed by some as a surrender agreement, continues to be contested amid ongoing tensions in the region.