Hezbollah Rejects Lebanon Disarmament Plan
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026
The rejection of the disarmament plan by Hezbollah creates continued instability in Lebanon, potentially deterring foreign investment and impacting the Lebanese economy. Ongoing Israeli strikes and the presence of armed non-state actors like Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad increase geopolitical risk in the region, affecting oil prices and defense sector stocks.
Hezbollah has rejected the Lebanese government's decision to grant the army four months to advance the second phase of a nationwide disarmament plan. Hezbollah's secretary-general, Naim Qassem, and legislator Hassan Fadlallah stated that this move serves Israel's interests and is a major mistake. The Lebanese government, through Information Minister Paul Morcos, announced the four-month timeline for the army to restrict weapons in areas north of the Litani River up to the Awali River, acknowledging potential hindrances from Israeli attacks and limited military capabilities. Israel views Hezbollah's disarmament as a security priority and continues to conduct strikes in Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of rearming and violating a November 2024 ceasefire. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Lebanon to continue disarmament efforts, while Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun requested Germany's help in pressuring Israel to implement the ceasefire and withdraw from occupied territories. Separately, the Israel Defense Forces conducted an airstrike killing Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives attempting to cross from Lebanon into Syria, citing threats to Israel.
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