A new report by Israel’s Channel 12 claims that Hezbollah has firmly rejected any call for disarmament. However, the group has expressed willingness to discuss the presence of its weapons north of the Litani River as part of a national dialogue within the framework of a broader defense strategy.
According to the report, Hezbollah’s Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has maintained a cautious stance since the ceasefire agreement signed between Lebanon and Israel in November 2024. He reportedly refrained from engaging in the recent war between Israel and Iran, choosing instead to stabilize the internal affairs of the party.
Hezbollah is said to be leaning on the legacy of its former leader, Hassan Nasrallah, to maintain unity and morale, as pressure mounts both externally and internally to reassess its armed role. Political sources suggest that Lebanese discourse has shifted from leniency toward Hezbollah to outright confrontation regarding its weaponry.
These developments unfold as Lebanon grapples with the aftermath of the recent conflict with Israel, leading the country into what the report terms a “post-Nasrallah” era defined by a serious reckoning with the group’s future role.
Channel 12 further claims that a disconnect is emerging between Hezbollah and Iran. Increased airport inspections, sanctions on suspicious Iranian flights and tightened border control with Syria are allegedly disrupting the flow of funds and arms — signaling Hezbollah’s growing isolation in the regional landscape.
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