After Hezbollah rejected Lebanon’s new agreement with the United States to disarm the group, calling it “as if it never existed,” fears are growing that the move could spark an internal clash between the army and Hezbollah.

Activists have warned that groups like Allahiyah, led by Iran-backed Abdul Ali, can easily attract disillusioned youth to their cause, stressing the urgency for the government to address the conditions fueling its rise.

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.

In a defining moment for Iraq's political landscape, Mohammad Salman, a prominent leader in al-Siyada (Sovereignty) Alliance, declared that the newly formed “Unified Sunni Leadership Coalition” is the “legitimate and true representative of Iraq’s Sunni community."

Jordan's diplomatic shift towards Turkiye and Syria signals the rise of a "Sunni Arc" as the "Shia Crescent" fades, amidst regional realignments and ongoing challenges.