The Lebanese government has declared Hezbollah's "military activities" illegal, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Monday. The Cabinet decided to "outlaw all of Hezbollah's security and military

The United States condemns the attacks that Hezbollah, a long-time proxy of the Iranian regime, has launched against Israel,” said U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz.

President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.

Hezbollah has once again launched rockets and UAV attacks against Israel, triggering what an IDF spokesperson called a "tactical step"

In a remarkable statement Monday afternoon, Lebanon called for direct talks with Israel on “permanent arrangements for security and stability on our borders,” while accusing the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah of betraying the country.

As Hezbollah enters a new round of fighting with Israel just 15 months after the last Israel-Hezbollah war ended with a November 2024 U.S.-brokered ceasefire, the Iran-backed militant group and political party is facing increasing grassroots discontent within its base and problems with the Lebanese authorities.

The war is expanding into Lebanon, as an Israeli offensive to dismantle Hezbollah has displaced 800,000 people there, with more than 680 people killed.

Lebanon's government calls for Hezbollah disarmament amid renewed Israel conflict, as international leaders including Macron warn against broader war.