Since 2019, Lebanese depositors have been waiting to recover their funds trapped in the banking system — even gradually — through laws that could be part of any financial reform plan by the new government led by Nawaf Salam.

Hezbollah is treading a murky line when it comes to the future of its arsenal, as U.S. and Israeli pressure mounts on the Lebanese army to resolve the longstanding issue of the group’s weapons, especially after the latest flare-up between Beirut and "Tel Aviv."

The long-awaited military and security appointments in Lebanon, including the appointment of a new army chief on March 13, 2025, have brought relief to political circles as the state prioritizes the security file.

Lebanon's commitment to disarmament faces resistance from Hezbollah due to security concerns and internal support.

In an in-depth interview with Al-Estiklal, Ali Abu Yassin, the head of the Islamic Group’s political office in Lebanon, discussed key issues affecting Lebanon, including the new government’s concentration of power, the halt in gas exploration, and the refusal of normalization with “Israel.”