Disarming Hezbollah remains a major challenge for Lebanon, according to Ziad Majed, a professor of Middle East studies at the American University of Paris. He emphasized that despite the 2024 ceasefire with Israel, the Lebanese government has made little progress in disarming the group. The ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon add pressure, while internal economic instability complicates any effort to enforce state authority over armed militias. Majed pointed out that Hezbollah maintains strong support among parts of the Lebanese population, rooted in its historical role and social services.
The group’s deep integration into Lebanese society, combined with external funding, makes full disarmament unlikely without broader political and regional changes. Authorities are caught between maintaining national stability and responding to international demands for demilitarization. The situation is further complicated by Israel’s continued strikes, which undermine trust and escalate tensions. As Lebanon struggles with multiple crises, finding a path toward disarmament appears increasingly unattainable under current conditions.