As Hezbollah gives up military positions it has held in southern Lebanon for decades, the issues of disarmament and integrating its fighters into the Lebanese army have emerged as major challenges, especially as the group’s power has waned.

Since Hamas launched Operation al-Aqsa Flood on October 7, 2023, Iran has firmly denied any involvement and, more recently, has taken a harsher stance by openly criticizing Hamas and accusing it of undermining its nuclear negotiations.

Recent political developments in Lebanon have highlighted the declining influence of Hezbollah following a devastating war with “Israel” and the fall of its Syrian ally, Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

The success of the Lebanese presidential election, combined with the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, has significantly weakened Hezbollah and Iran’s influence in Lebanon, marking a pivotal shift in the country’s political landscape.

As the 60-day ceasefire agreement between the Israeli Occupation and Lebanon's Hezbollah nears its end, efforts to elect a new president are intensifying.