Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon could derail Hezbollah disarmament

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Justin SalhaniJanuary 7, 2026 at 08:05 AM

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Since a US-brokered ceasefire in November 2024, Israel has continued attacking Lebanon, violating the agreement over 10,000 times according to UNIFIL. These attacks, which Israel claims target Hezbollah and Hamas, have killed over 4,000 people since October 2023 and weakened Hezbollah's power. In August 2025, the Lebanese government approved a plan for the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah, a decision driven by domestic support and external pressure. However, analysts believe that Hezbollah will not accept the disarmament plan's second phase as long as Israel continues its attacks on Lebanon. The ongoing Israeli military actions, including forced evacuations and bombings, are thus jeopardizing the disarmament process.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

World Bank 30% Ghaziyeh 30% Sidon District 30% Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) 40% Bekaa Valley 40% United States 40% Hassan Nasrallah 40% Hamas 50% United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) 50% Hezbollah ×890% Lebanon ×1295% Israel ×12100%

Keywords

hezbollah disarmament 90% lebanon 80% israeli attacks 80% israel 70% military strikes 60% ceasefire violations 60% lebanese armed forces 50% reconstruction 40% forced evacuation 40%