Summary
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced a ban on Hezbollah's military actions, limiting its role to politics. This decision came after Israel launched air strikes on southern Beirut in response to Hezbollah's attacks. The situation follows increased tension and military exchanges involving Hezbollah, Iran, and Israel.
Key Facts
- Prime Minister Nawaf Salam banned Hezbollah's military activities, focusing its role on politics.
- Israel conducted air strikes on southern Beirut after Hezbollah's rocket and drone attacks.
- Hezbollah claimed its attacks were in retaliation for the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Israel's air strikes resulted in over 30 deaths and 149 injuries in Beirut.
- Hezbollah has been weakened by recent conflicts, losing key leaders to Israeli actions.
- Lebanese authorities, pressured by the US and Israel, have agreed to disarm Hezbollah.
- A plan to dismantle Hezbollah’s arsenals is underway, focusing first between the Litani and Awali rivers.
- The conflict has caused thousands to flee southern Lebanon, worsening the country's crisis.
