Lebanese Leadership Faces Reality: Hezbollah’s Armed Defiance Undermines Sovereignty

Lebanon stands at a crossroads where the nation’s sovereignty clashes with entrenched armed militias that undermine both peace and security. President Joseph Aoun’s recent appeal for Hezbollah to surrender its weapons underscores a critical but unresolved challenge: how can Lebanon reclaim control over its territory when one faction refuses to lay down arms? Why Does Hezbollah's Armed Status Threaten Lebanon and America’s Interests? Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem bluntly rejects calls to disarm, declaring the group's arsenal an essential pillar of Lebanese strength, equating demands for disarmament with handing over weapons to Israel. This defiance not only undermines Lebanon's unity but...