The U.S. warns Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah or face Israeli action, pushing a monitored, incentivized plan amid ongoing conflict and crisis.

The U.S. has warned Lebanon that Israel may act unilaterally if Hezbollah is not disarmed, urging Beirut to adopt a U.S.-backed plan with phased steps, international oversight, and economic incentives. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack emphasized the need for Lebanon to act decisively, citing ongoing Israeli strikes and violations of a November 2024 ceasefire as undermining regional stability. Despite a U.S.-led monitoring mechanism, Israel has carried out over 4,600 breaches, including deadly attacks in southern Lebanon, while Lebanon faces severe economic hardship and minimal reconstruction. Meanwhile, in Sudan’s al-Fasher, a brutal siege by the Rapid Support Forces continues, with famine and violence trapping over a million people. In Syria, U.S. sanctions have been largely lifted, with officials framing it as a strategic move to support recovery and regional peace. Barrack called for renewed U.S. leadership to advance peace across the Levant, stressing that progress in Gaza and Syria must now extend to Lebanon.