As Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks, Hezbollah disarmament takes backseat

Al JazeeraEN 6 min read 100% complete by Justin SalhaniMarch 10, 2026 at 09:09 AM

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Amidst escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the disarmament of Hezbollah has been sidelined. Fighting resumed after Hezbollah launched attacks on an Israeli military site in response to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, prompting a fierce Israeli air campaign and ground incursion into Lebanon. The renewed hostilities are complicating the Lebanese government's efforts to disarm Hezbollah, a key condition of a 2024 ceasefire agreement. Analysts suggest that resolving the issue of Hezbollah's role in Lebanon is unlikely before the end of the war, especially considering the potential impact on the Lebanese Armed Forces and the broader US and Israeli conflict with Iran. The ongoing fighting has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Lebanon.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Beirut 30% Haifa 40% Litani River 40% United States ×260% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 60% Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) ×260% Iran ×570% Lebanon ×480% Israel ×890% Hezbollah ×990%

Keywords

hezbollah disarmament 90% israel 80% lebanon 80% fighting 70% regional tensions 70% israeli attacks 70% ceasefire deal 60% iran 60% military escalation 60% regional war 50%