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Hezbollah Leader Claims Disarmament is Israeli-American Plot

12/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Naim Qassem, Hezbollah leader, says disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon is an "Israeli-American plan".
He accuses Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement from last year.
Under U.S. pressure, the Lebanese military is to complete disarming Hezbollah south of the Litani River by year-end, despite ongoing Israeli strikes and troop deployments.
Lebanese army chief Rodolphe Haykal says the military is finalizing the first phase of its disarmament plan.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Lebanon War erupted on July 12 when Hezbollah ambushed Israeli soldiers, leading to a 34-day conflict marked by extensive airstrikes and ground invasions. The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, passed on August 11, mandated Hezbollah's disarmament and the deployment of 15,000 Lebanese troops in southern Lebanon, reshaping regional power dynamics and influencing future Israeli-Lebanese relations.

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Story summary

Naim Qassem, Hezbollah leader, says disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon is an "Israeli-American plan".
He accuses Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement from last year.
Under U.S. pressure, the Lebanese military is to complete disarming Hezbollah south of the Litani River by year-end, despite ongoing Israeli strikes and troop deployments.
Lebanese army chief Rodolphe Haykal says the military is finalizing the first phase of its disarmament plan.

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