The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated once again, following the death of a civilian in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday. The Lebanese health ministry reported that the strike targeted a vehicle in the town of Burj Qalawiyah, resulting in one fatality. This incident adds to the recent series of aerial assaults, with a prior strike on Friday in the town of Aitaroun also claiming another life.
Despite a ceasefire agreement reached last November, which ended more than a year of intense hostilities, Israeli military operations against Hezbollah have not ceased. The Israeli defense forces frequently target the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon, a region where tensions remain high.
Amidst this backdrop of violence, the Lebanese government is feeling the pressure from the United States to take decisive action against Hezbollah. There are growing concerns about the potential for Israeli strikes to escalate further, prompting the Lebanese authorities to consider disarming the militant organization. Hezbollah, which has historically held considerable sway in Lebanese politics and military capabilities, has reportedly been weakened by its confrontations with Israel, raising questions about its future role in the country’s political landscape.
The Lebanese army has been tasked with completing the disarmament of Hezbollah in territories close to the Israeli border, with a timeline of three months set for this undertaking. This move signifies a significant shift in the balance of power within Lebanon, as the government seeks to curb Hezbollah’s influence amid ongoing regional tensions.
