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Hezbollah Disarmament Gains Traction Amid U.S. Pressure and Internal Divisions

Post-war weakening and diplomatic efforts, including U.S.-Iran negotiations, present a pivotal opportunity to address Hezbollah's arsenal in Lebanon.

Hezbollah supporters throw rice at a Lebanese army jeep as it drives by, in Bint Jbeil, Lebanon, January 26, 2025 (DPA photo by Marwan Naamani via AP Images).
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The idea of disarming Hezbollah is no longer inconceivable, as the US presses Lebanon to act in the wake of the group's war with Israel

Overview

  • Hezbollah's military strength has been significantly diminished after a year of conflict with Israel, with the loss of key leaders and infrastructure.
  • The United States is urging Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, leveraging diplomatic pressure on Iran during ongoing nuclear negotiations.
  • Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for national dialogue to establish a state monopoly on arms, emphasizing the need for unified action.
  • Internal divisions within Hezbollah reveal some openness to dialogue on defense strategy, though resistance to full disarmament persists.
  • Failure to disarm Hezbollah may lead to unilateral Israeli military action, further destabilizing the region.