Lebanese Army Faces Explosives Shortage in Hezbollah Disarmament Effort Amid Regional Tensions

Lebanon's army is urgently working to disarm Hezbollah's weapons caches in southern Lebanon under a ceasefire agreement with Israel, but has encountered a shortage of explosives, complicating efforts to meet a year-end deadline. This disarmament drive marks a significant shift as Hezbollah, once dominant, was weakened by last year's Israel-Hezbollah war that caused massive casualties and destruction. The U.S. is actively supporting Lebanon's military operations, with officials pushing for progress on disarmament while Hezbollah remains a politically sensitive issue domestically. Concurrently, Israel has intensified military actions against Hezbollah following a ceasefire in Gaza, viewing the Lebanese group as its top threat and conducting repeated airstrikes and operations targeting Hezbollah's military infrastructure. Israeli military analysts warn Hezbollah remains capable of retaliatory attacks despite being cornered by increased military pressure and the Lebanese government's disarmament initiatives. This evolving security dynamic underscores ongoing regional tensions as Lebanon balances internal stability with international diplomatic and military pressures.