Eurasia Press & News
IDF forces continued operations against Hezbollah’s presence in south Lebanon, which
violates the understandings of the ceasefire agreement, and against the organization’s
attempts to renew its military capabilities. A specialist in constructing facilities for the
production of precision surface-to-surface missiles and operatives from the organization’s elite
Radwan Force were eliminated.
Hezbollah used the events marking the 25th anniversary of the IDF’s withdrawal from
Lebanon to emphasize the role of the “resistance”1 and to pressure Lebanese state institutions
to take action to end the Israeli “violations.” Hezbollah’s secretary general, Na’im Qassem,
warned that if the state did not act, there were “other options,” but added that the use of
weapons was based “solely on the interests of the people.”
Lebanese officials said they were continuing efforts with the international community to exert
pressure on Israel to implement the agreements and withdraw from the five disputed points in
south Lebanon.
Hezbollah continues to face challenges in its military reconstruction in the wake of the
fighting with Israel. In fear of targeted killings, senior Hezbollah figures have reportedly not
resumed regular meetings. Syrian security forces found rockets and other weapons intended
for smuggling into Lebanon.
The joint Hezbollah-Amal list won the overwhelming majority of municipalities in south
Lebanon in the local elections. Hezbollah Secretary General Qassem praised the election
results across the country and said Hezbollah had proven it was a “national safety valve.”
Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas visited Lebanon and met with the Lebanese
leadership and representatives of Palestinian “factions.”2 They reached an agreement to disarm Palestinian weapons in refugee camps beginning in June 2025. Hamas demanded to be
consulted regarding the issue of weapons.
