Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm and the Lebanese government’s inability to control it means Israel may need to deliver a crushing blow to the terrorist group, compelling it to capitulate or negotiate
The recent events in Syria – specifically the massacre carried out against the Druze community in Suwayda and the subsequent flare-up between Israel and Syria – have overshadowed the dramatic tectonic changes unfolding in Lebanon.
During his third visit to Lebanon, U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack stated at a press conference that the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, established on November 24, 2024, had failed. Barrack outlined the reasons for the failure, singling out Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm and the Lebanese government’s inability to disarm the Shiite militia.
Barrack emphasized that it was now up to the Lebanese government to find an internal solution, as the U.S. was in no position to ask Israel for further concessions. These would have been contingent on commitments expressed by the Lebanese government and agreed upon by Hezbollah concerning the necessity of disarming the terrorist group.