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Diplomatic Statements and Israeli Strikes
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\n<\/span>Unless Lebanon takes swift action to resolve the issue of Hezbollah\u2019s weapons, it risks facing a \u201cexistential threat\u201d and exclusion from the regional equation, according to U.S. envoy to Syria and Lebanon, Thomas Barrack. But what if Hezbollah refuses to disarm, can the United States overcome that challenge, and at what cost?<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking to <\/span>The National<\/span><\/i>, Barrack described Hezbollah\u2019s military wing as a \u201cterrorist organization capable of causing major instability\u201d and warned that failure to resolve the weapons issue could return Lebanon to the orbit of the historical Bilad Al-Sham (a historical region encompassing modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and parts of Turkey). He emphasized that fear of civil war remains the primary barrier preventing the Lebanese government from addressing the matter.<\/span><\/p>\n

In response, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed Beirut\u2019s commitment to ensuring that all arms remain in the hands of the state, adding that the issue must be approached with \u201ccaution and responsibility\u201d given its sensitivity and implications for civil peace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem responded by stating that the party \u201cwill not relinquish its weapons unless Israel fully withdraws from Lebanese territory and halts all forms of aggression.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

These diplomatic exchanges have coincided with intensified Israeli operations inside Lebanese territory. Tel Aviv has confirmed it is conducting special ground operations and has expanded the range of its airstrikes to include northern regions such as Tripoli. Recent airstrikes targeted Hezbollah arms depots in Hermel and the Bekaa Valley.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: Is the Syria\u2013Saudi \u2018S\u2013S Equation\u2019 Making a Comeback in Lebanon?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Will Hezbollah Disarm?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dr. Ali Baydoun, professor of political science and international relations, told <\/span>+963<\/b> that Hezbollah is unlikely to disarm, citing ongoing Israeli threats and the group\u2019s role as a deterrent force. \u201cHezbollah believes its weapons are essential to defend Lebanon from Israeli aggression and to support the army,\u201d Baydoun said.<\/span><\/p>\n

He added that the group views disarmament as a direct existential threat to Lebanon\u2019s Shia community: \u201cIt would return them to a pre-1982 era of marginalization and exclusion, and potentially open the door for pro-Western, pro-Israeli political forces to dominate Lebanese politics.\u201d Baydoun warned that this could lead to a resurgence of Maronite political dominance, possibly in alliance with Israel.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Baydoun, Hezbollah\u2019s stance is clear: the issue of disarmament must be addressed through internal Lebanese dialogue, not external pressure. \u201cThis is a matter to be resolved by the president, the government, parliament, and Lebanon\u2019s political leaders,\u201d he said.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dr. Abdel Moneim Halawa, an expert on Middle East affairs and international crisis management, echoed Baydoun\u2019s view. He noted that even with Western guarantees, Hezbollah is unlikely to surrender its arms, especially while other Lebanese factions and militias remain armed. \u201cThe group also remains wary of Israeli strikes targeting its infrastructure,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Halawa observed that even as Iran reduces its military and financial support and Hezbollah loses strategic depth in Syria, the group is likely to prolong negotiations to extract the best deal possible. \u201cWhile Hezbollah is aware that Lebanon\u2019s geography is tightly monitored by Israel and the U.S., it continues to rely on its long-standing military infrastructure in the Bekaa Valley and the southern suburbs of Beirut to maintain leverage.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite these limitations, Halawa said the group still seeks to maintain a deterrent posture in Lebanese politics rather than capitulate fully.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: How Do US, Israeli, and Emirati Interests Intersect in Syria and Lebanon?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

U.S. Position: Incentives and Pressure<\/b><\/h2>\n

Should Hezbollah persist in refusing to disarm, Halawa believes the U.S. will intensify pressure on the Lebanese government, possibly offering political and economic incentives in exchange for concrete steps. \u201cWashington is unlikely to intervene directly with military force but may lean on Israel or armed groups in Syria, some reportedly trained in Turkey, to exert pressure.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Halawa pointed to reports of armed factions amassing on the Syrian-Lebanese border, including Uyghur and Central Asian fighters, suggesting a potential shift in regional dynamics.<\/span><\/p>\n

He warned that Hezbollah\u2019s insistence on retaining its arms could come at a high price, particularly as it loses Iranian support and domestic popularity. \u201cIn a changing Middle East, Hezbollah\u2019s dominance is no longer guaranteed. Preserving political relevance might now be more realistic than clinging to military superiority.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Baydoun, however, suggested the U.S. may employ a broader strategy, including economic pressure, inciting internal unrest, and lobbying for firm governmental decisions against Hezbollah. He noted that the latest American position\u2014delivered via envoy Thomas Barrack, includes a timeline for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, possibly by year\u2019s end.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: UAE, Lebanon, and USA: A New Roadmap for Syria and Israel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Disarmament, State Authority, and Reality on the Ground<\/b><\/h2>\n

According to sources close to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Lebanon has received a formal American response to its position paper handed to Barrack. That response reportedly underscores the need for a fixed timetable to integrate Hezbollah\u2019s arms into the state security framework.<\/span><\/p>\n

Militarily, Baydoun and Halawa agree the U.S. may delegate pressure to Israel, which could escalate targeted strikes and assassinations, adding further strain on the Lebanese government.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet Baydoun doubts that Hezbollah is ready to fully disarm. Instead, he envisions a redefinition of the group\u2019s role: \u201cThere is openness to restructuring Hezbollah\u2019s military capacity through integration with state institutions or developing a national defence strategy that includes the army, the people, and the resistance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

President Aoun affirmed that \u201cthe decision to centralize arms within the state has been made,\u201d but both analysts agree that the Lebanese army is still too weak to disarm Hezbollah by force.<\/span><\/p>\n

Halawa concluded that only a coordinated strategy involving Israeli military pressure, American political leverage, and European diplomacy; perhaps led by France, could bring about a resolution or lead to Hezbollah\u2019s integration into state structures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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