Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Lebanon Moves to Ban Hezbollah Military Activity Amid Border Escalation
In a dramatic political shift under the ongoing Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates, the Lebanese government has decided to immediately restrict Hezbollah’s military activities. President Michel Aoun announced that decisions of war and peace will now rest solely with the Lebanese state, signaling a major assertion of state authority amid the escalating Lebanon-Israel border tensions.
Following a cabinet decision on Monday, Aoun stated on social media platform X that the move was necessary to safeguard national sovereignty. He made it clear that Hezbollah must hand over its weapons to the government, emphasizing that there is no option to reverse this decision. The announcement comes as Beirut faces mounting pressure due to the widening Middle East conflict escalation.
The decision follows recent cross-border rocket fire by Hezbollah into Israel. The group claimed its actions were in response to hundreds of alleged Israeli strikes despite a November 2024 ceasefire agreement. The renewed exchanges have intensified fears of a broader Lebanon-Israel war scenario.
Reports indicate that fresh Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed at least 52 people. Hezbollah has stated that its attacks were also linked to ongoing US-Israel military actions against Iran, further tying the border violence to the expanding US-Iran-Israel geopolitical crisis threatening regional stability.
