Lebanese leader warns of summer violence unless Hezbollah disarms, as group faces financial strain.

Lebanese political leader Samir Geagea warned of a potentially violent summer if Hezbollah does not disarm and submit to state control, urging the Lebanese government to take decisive action. Hezbollah, facing financial strain due to regional isolation and U.S. sanctions, operates a complex shadow economy that includes illicit activities like smuggling and money laundering. Diplomatic pressure from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia emphasizes the need for Lebanon to assert control over arms, with concerns that continued leniency could harm Lebanon’s international relations and credibility.