Lebanese army faces challenges in Hezbollah disarmament timeline

Lebanon's army has been tasked with drawing up a plan to disarm Hezbollah across the country by year's end, following a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The military, alongside UN peacekeepers, has already dismantled hundreds of Hezbollah positions south of the Litani River. However, the ambitious four-month timetable for complete disarmament faces significant challenges, including concerns over internal stability and opposition from Iran, Hezbollah's main backer. The process is part of a US-proposed roadmap that includes Israeli withdrawal from occupied positions in southern Lebanon. The plan's success hinges on delicate negotiations and potential trade-offs, with Hezbollah possibly seeking security guarantees and increased political influence in exchange for disarmament. Experts warn against forced disarmament without national consensus, highlighting the complex interplay of domestic and regional interests. Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut, Lebanon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Lebanon #Hezbollah #HezbollahDisarmament #LebaneseArmy #SouthernLebanon #Israel #HezbollahIsraelTensions #HezbollahIsraelClashes #HezbollahIsraelCeasefire #AlJazeeraEnglish