Lebanon’s Failed Disarmament Plan Leaves Hezbollah Armed and Israel Striking

Lebanon’s recent attempt to bring Hezbollah under state control reveals a deeper failure of governance that threatens not only Lebanese sovereignty but also U.S. national security. On Monday, Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Rudolph Haikal briefed the Cabinet on a long-delayed plan to disarm Hezbollah. Yet, true to form, the government chose secrecy over transparency, with Information Minister Paul Morcos insisting all discussions remain classified. Why hide details from both citizens and international allies if they are serious about national sovereignty? Hezbollah’s outright rejection of any disarmament talks—justified by ongoing Israeli border presence and near-daily airstrikes—exposes the group’s confidence in its...