Lebanon’s government made a rare and dramatic move on March 2, declaring that Hezbollah’s military and security activity outside official state institutions is illegal.
For the first time in years, Beirut went beyond general calls to strengthen state sovereignty and explicitly demanded that Hezbollah hand over its weapons to the Lebanese state, stating that the organization could continue operating only in the political arena.
The decision came at the beginning of the fighting after Hezbollah terrorists launched rockets toward Haifa, triggering growing pressure on the Lebanese government to respond.
However, the real question quickly became whether the declaration would remain symbolic — or lead to real action on the ground.
