The deadline set by the Trump administration for Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah’s weapons has expired, fueling growing fears in Beirut that Israel may soon launch a large-scale military operation aimed at weakening the organization.

These concerns come amid Lebanon’s failure to meet its commitment to disarm Hezbollah.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have maintained deliberate ambiguity regarding the substance of their discussions on the issue. According to senior security officials, this lack of clarity has heightened tensions in Lebanon and intensified fears of a powerful Israeli surprise strike against Hezbollah, possibly soon after Netanyahu’s return to Israel.