Lebanon’s mission to complete disarmament plan of Hezbollah

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Zeina KhodrJanuary 8, 2026 at 07:21 AM

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In January 2026, Lebanon's army commander Rodolphe Haykal will brief the government on the progress of its mission to disarm Hezbollah, a plan initiated in late 2025 under pressure from Israel. The army aimed to bring all weapons under state control, with a self-imposed deadline to complete the first phase by the end of 2025, which involved clearing the area between the Litani River and the southern border with Israel. While the army claims progress, citing tours for journalists and diplomats, Israel asserts that Hezbollah maintains a presence and is rebuilding its capabilities. The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon disputes Israel's claim of rebuilt infrastructure. Israel has conducted air strikes north of the Litani River, signaling its impatience with the disarmament process.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Beirut 40% UN 50% Haytham Tabatabai 50% Litani River ×260% Rodolphe Haykal ×270% Lebanon ×790% Israel ×890% Hezbollah ×1095%

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hezbollah disarmament 100% lebanon 90% israel 80% military infrastructure 70% southern border 60% litani river 50% army commander 50% military actions 40% state control 40%