Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated on September 16, 2026, that disarmament of Hezbollah remains non-negotiable and will proceed through negotiations rather than confrontation, while seeking a security arrangement with Israel after any withdrawal from southern positions. This aligns with the June 2026 U.S.-brokered framework agreement that conditions Israeli redeployment on verified Lebanese Armed Forces control and dismantlement of non-state armed groups across the country. Israeli officials have warned that Hezbollah is rebuilding capabilities with renewed Iranian support, noting partial progress south of the Litani River but insufficient momentum to meet end-of-year targets. Hezbollah leadership has rejected the framework as illegitimate, complicating implementation amid continued Israeli operations and calls from Lebanese figures for full state monopoly on arms. Upcoming Netanyahu-Trump discussions may influence escalation risks or diplomatic pressure.

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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