Summary
Hezbollah, a group based in Lebanon, is trying to reorganize after losing many of its leaders, including Hassan Nasrallah, in conflicts with Israel. There is pressure on Hezbollah to give up its weapons, but the group resists disarming, arguing it needs to defend against ongoing threats from Israel.
Key Facts
- Hassan Nasrallah, a leader of Hezbollah, was assassinated by Israel about a year ago.
- Hezbollah has been trying to reorganize after a conflict with Israel that killed about 4,000 people in Lebanon.
- The ceasefire agreement required Hezbollah to disarm in southern Lebanon, but this has not fully happened.
- Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem stated they will not give up their weapons.
- Israel has continued military actions in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire.
- There is pressure from the U.S. and Israel for the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah believes the ongoing threats from Israel justify keeping their weapons.
