Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has stated that Hezbollah disarmament is non-negotiable yet must occur through dialogue to avoid civil war, while seeking a security agreement with Israel after withdrawal from southern Lebanon. A June 2026 U.S.-brokered framework ties Israeli pullback to full disarmament and Lebanese army control south of the Litani River, but Hezbollah leaders have rejected the linkage as humiliating and vowed to retain weapons. The Lebanese Armed Forces report progress in pilot zones with weapons seizures, though Israeli assessments question the army’s independence and effectiveness amid suspected coordination with the group. Ongoing Israeli strikes and Hezbollah’s reported rebuilding with Iranian support continue, with U.S.-mediated talks scheduled in Rome for October. These dynamics highlight barriers to rapid, verifiable disarmament.

Apr 25 2026

Hezbollah’s senior official publicly declares that “disarmament is an Israeli‑American demand” and that the group will only consider it after Israel fully withdraws, prompting a

April 30 rises to 4%4%

Hezbollah’s senior official publicly declares that “disarmament is an Israeli‑American demand” and that the group will only consider it after Israel fully withdraws, prompting a brief rally to 4 % before the

Apr 23 2026

Hezbollah’s senior MP Ali Fayyad publicly rejects any direct negotiations with Israel while Qassem again declares the group will not surrender its weapons, prompting the market to

April 30 dips to 0%4%

Hezbollah’s senior MP Ali Fayyad publicly rejects any direct negotiations with Israel while Qassem again declares the group will not surrender its weapons, prompting the market to slide back to 0 %

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