Disarmament of Hezbollah
The disarmament of Hezbollah began following a series of significant military setbacks suffered during its armed confrontation with Israel, which commenced on 8 October 2023 after Hezbollah intervened to support Hamas. Prior to this war, Hezbollah was considered the most powerful non-state actor in the world.[1] As of 3 July 2025, it was reported that Hezbollah retains an estimated force of approximately 60,000 fighters.[2] The organization is believed to have sustained the loss of around 10,000 members, including approximately 4,000 killed, 3,000 wounded, and an estimated 2,000 who voluntarily withdrew from the group, particularly in the aftermath of the assassination of its former Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah.[2] Nabih Berri, Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament since 1992, serves as a mediator between the government and Hezbollah.
According to available sources, Hezbollah has closed the majority of its training facilities. In light of these developments, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun proposed a framework in which former Hezbollah members could be integrated into the Lebanese Armed Forces.[3] However, he emphasized that such integration would not involve the creation of a distinct or autonomous military unit within the army, as was the case with certain militias incorporated following the conclusion of the Lebanese Civil War.
From Hezbollah’s standpoint, the principal condition for advancing the disarmament process is the provision of guarantees by Israel, specifically a formal commitment to refrain from future attacks on Lebanon and a withdrawal from the five points.[4] An Israeli official stated that before peace talks can progress, Hezbollah must disarm. The official added that this will be very hard and that they do not know if it will succeed.[5]
The U.S. Presidential Envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, submitted a proposal during his visit in early July. On July 5, Hezbollah described it as "a form of capitulation."[6] Barrack first visited Beirut on 19 June.[7]
On July 7, 2025, Thomas Barrack visited Beirut, where he met with President Aoun and Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri. During the visit, President Aoun presented Barrack with Lebanese proposals for a comprehensive solution.[8]
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References
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Yohanan, Nurit. "Saudi report estimates 4,000 Hezbollah fighters killed in war with Israel, another 2,000 deserted after Nasrallah's death". www.timesofisrael.com.
- ↑ Ebrahim, Nadeen (April 16, 2025). "Lebanon's president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year". CNN.
- ↑ Bassam, Laila; Perry, Tom; Gebeily, Maya; Gebeily, Maya (10 April 2025). "Exclusive: Facing calls to disarm, Hezbollah ready to discuss weapons if Israel withdraws, senior official says". Reuters.
- ↑ "Israel says Hezbollah must disarm before any Lebanon peace talks can advance". www.timesofisrael.com.
- ↑ "حزب الله وصفها بـ"الاستسلامية".. ما هي بنود الورقة الأميركية؟". العربية. July 5, 2025.
- ↑ Bassam, Laila; Gebeily, Maya; Gebeily, Maya. "Lebanon drafts reply to US demand for Hezbollah to disarm, sources say". Reuters.
- ↑ US 'unbelievably satisfied' with Lebanon reply to proposal on disarming Hezbollah
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