Aoun’s tightrope: Daily Israeli attacks and Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Justin SalhaniJanuary 29, 2026 at 05:16 AM

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Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun faces mounting pressure to disarm Hezbollah amid escalating Israeli attacks and the group's refusal to disarm before Israel adheres to the 2024 ceasefire. The US and Israel are increasing pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) will present a plan for phase two of Hezbollah's disarmament in February, coinciding with the LAF chief of staff's visit to Washington, D.C., and an international conference in Paris supporting the Lebanese army is planned for March. Aoun is attempting to navigate diplomatic channels to bolster the LAF and urge Israel to respect the ceasefire, aiming to facilitate Hezbollah's disarmament and prevent renewed conflict within Lebanon. Hezbollah insists on retaining its arms until Israel ceases its violations of the ceasefire and withdraws from occupied territories in southern Lebanon.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Paris 30% Lebanon ×340% Israel ×450% November 2024 ceasefire ×250% Hezbollah ×360% Joseph Aoun ×480%

Keywords

hezbollah disarmament 90% lebanon 80% israeli attacks 80% joseph aoun 70% lebanese armed forces 60% ceasefire 60% civil conflict 50% diplomacy 50% international pressure 40%