Hezbollah’s leader, Naim Qassem, asserted that his group will not disarm despite Lebanese government efforts to control its influence, especially in southern Lebanon, as evidenced by recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah operatives. Qassem claimed that disarming Hezbollah would facilitate Israeli expansion into Lebanon, while emphasizing the group’s role in resisting Israeli aggression. Although Hezbollah appears weaker than before, it remains a powerful organization, posing ongoing challenges for the Lebanese state and regional stability.
