Lebanon Claims Progress in Disarming Militant Groups Like Hezbollah

In January 2026, the Lebanese military announced the completion of the first phase of a plan to disarm militant groups, following a truce that ended a war with Hezbollah. This announcement comes amid growing fears of a potential Israeli offensive against Hezbollah, with Israeli officials claiming insufficient disarmament progress and accusing the group of rearming with Iranian support. While the Lebanese government faces pressure to disarm Hezbollah under the truce terms, Hezbollah has resisted, demanding concessions from Israel, including an end to airstrikes and withdrawal from positions in southern Lebanon. Israel has deemed the disarmament efforts insufficient and has refused to meet Hezbollah's demands. The situation remains tense, with reports suggesting Israel may be preparing for a large-scale military campaign against Hezbollah.

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