Tensions Rise As Disarmament Deadline Looms For Lebanese Government
Despite recent high-profile diplomatic efforts, including a visit by the Pope, tensions between Israel and Lebanon are rising over the disarmament of Hezbollah. Experts tell Breaking Defense that Israel is likely to escalate hostilities in the coming months if it believes the Lebanese government is not doing enough to disarm the militant group. The Lebanese government has not fully disarmed Hezbollah, despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement, and Israel continues to strike purported Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The situation was reported by Breaking Defense.