Lebanon army demonstrates Hezbollah disarmament efforts to diplomats

• Lebanon’s army showcases efforts to disarm Hezbollah to foreign diplomats.
• Focus on dismantling Hezbollah’s military infrastructure south of the Litani River.
• 'Israel' maintains border deployments amid ceasefire concerns.

Lebanon’s army gave several ambassadors and foreign military officials a field tour on Monday to showcase its ongoing efforts to disarm Hezbollah, as the country faces pressure to deliver results and fears of potential 'Israeli' escalation.

The tour focused on the army’s plan to dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure south of the Litani River, approximately 30 kilometers north of 'Israel'. The military said the visit allowed diplomats and military attaches to “learn about the implementation of the first phase of the army’s plan in the south of the Litani sector.”

Army chief Rodolphe Haykal emphasized that the tour highlighted the army’s commitment despite its “limited capabilities.” Lebanon has pledged to disarm the group and aims to complete the initial phase of the plan by year’s end before expanding efforts nationwide.

Tensions have remained high since the war on Gaza in October 2023, with clashes between 'Israel' and Hezbollah lasting over a year. A ceasefire in November 2024 required Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River and dismantle its military infrastructure in vacated areas, while 'Israel' agreed to scale back attacks. However, 'Israeli' forces continue to conduct occasional strikes and maintain deployments at five strategic border points.

Hezbollah has repeatedly resisted calls to disarm, raising concerns of a possible wider 'Israeli' escalation if Lebanon fails to meet its commitments. The ceasefire is overseen by a committee including the United States, France, UN peacekeepers, Lebanon, and 'Israel', which is scheduled to meet on December 19 to review progress.