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How a push to disarm Hezbollah is deepening divisions in Lebanon and raising fears of civil war

A deal reached between Lebanon and Israel was billed as paving the way for peace

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult

Hezbollah’s leader is criticizing a framework agreement that Israel and Lebanon signed a day earlier to end months of conflict between the militant group and Israel, raising concerns about its effectiveness

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Massive Shiite crowds mark Ashoura amid fresh Iran-Israel-US war fallout

Shiite Muslims have marked Ashoura, a significant day on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the world

The Independent UK · Jun 26

A year after losing its longtime leader, Hezbollah is beginning to regroup

Hezbollah is regrouping after suffering significant losses in its recent conflict with Israel

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

Five killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, including three children, Health Ministry says

Lebanon accuses Israel of continuing to violate the US-brokered ceasefire agreement in place, as Israeli strikes continue to target southern Lebanese positions almost daily.

Euronews · Sep 22, 2025

Hezbollah vows to keep arms, says Lebanon's disarmament plan serves Israel

Hezbollah's leader has vowed not to disarm, saying the Lebanese government's decision to remove its weapons by the end of the year serves Israel's interests

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

Lebanon tells army to prepare plan to disarm Hezbollah by end of the year

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is under growing pressure from the US to ensure that the Iran-aligned militant group lays down its weapons.

Euronews · Aug 6, 2025

Hezbollah threatens to restart firing missiles at Israel if it intensifies operations in Lebanon

Naim Kassem’s comments came as Lebanon’s Cabinet was meeting to discuss Hezbollah’s disarmament

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Hezbollah leader refuses to disarm until Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem has reaffirmed the group’s refusal to disarm while Israel continues its airstrikes and occupies parts of southern Lebanon

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025

Disarming Hezbollah is key to Lebanon’s recovery − but the task is complicated by regional shifts, ceasefire violations

Within a span of two weeks from late April to early May 2025, Israel launched two aerial attacks ostensibly targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon: The first, on April 27, struck a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs; the second, an assault in southern Lebanon, left one person dead and eight others injured.

The Conversation · May 15, 2025