Key insights
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Disarmament efforts are proceeding in phases with uncertain next steps: Officials said the next stage will cover the area between the Litani and Awali rivers with no timeline, and Hezbollah said it will not disarm north of the Litani.
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Ceasefire conditions remain contested: Lebanon said Israeli actions violate the ceasefire and obstruct army efforts, while Israel said Hezbollah is trying to rearm and rebuild with Iranian support, and Unifil said it has seen no indication of rebuilding in the areas where it operates.
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Reconstruction funding is tied to security measures: International partners conditioned reconstruction funds on measures that include action against Hezbollah, while tens of thousands of residents remain displaced and communities lie in ruins.
Takeaways
The Lebanese army said it has secured southern Lebanon south of the Litani river as part of a phased plan to remove non-state weapons, while Israel continues military actions and Hezbollah’s broader disarmament remains unresolved.
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