Deadly Explosion in Lebanon Exposes the Risks of Hezbollah’s Armed Presence

In a tragic incident that underscores Lebanon’s ongoing security challenges, six Lebanese army experts lost their lives Saturday while dismantling munitions at an arms depot near the southern village of Zibqin. Several others were wounded in what appears to be an accidental explosion, though investigations remain ongoing. This depot, reportedly used by the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, sits at the heart of a volatile region where state authority struggles to supplant armed non-state actors. Why Does America’s National Security Hang in the Balance? This is not just a distant skirmish on foreign soil — it is a direct consequence of Washington’s...