Hezbollah Weighs Partial Disarmament Amid Postwar Pressures

Hezbollah is conducting a major strategic review after its recent war with Israel, considering scaling back its role as an armed movement without fully disarming. The group faces significant pressures including ongoing Israeli strikes, financial difficulties, U.S. demands for disarmament, and reduced political influence following the formation of a new government. Hezbollah has concluded that its previously amassed arsenal, intended to deter Israeli attacks, has become a liability, prompting discussions on potentially relinquishing some heavy weapons such as missiles and drones. However, the group intends to retain lighter arms and anti-tank missiles to maintain resistance capabilities. These deliberations occur amid regional shifts, including the overthrow of Hezbollah’s Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad, which has disrupted arms supply lines from Iran, itself recovering from conflict with Israel. Internal discussions are ongoing with small committees evaluating leadership, political roles, social work, and weapons, indicating a cautious recalibration rather than complete disarmament.