Lebanese authorities have advanced a phased disarmament plan under state control, with the cabinet recently granting the army a renewable four-month window to restrict weapons north of the Litani River, building on partial progress south of the river and a June 2026 trilateral framework with Israel and the United States. Hezbollah has rejected the timeline and broader approach, with Secretary-General Naim Qassem labeling it a mistake serving Israeli goals and lawmakers signaling no leniency, insisting any steps require prior Israeli withdrawal and an end to strikes. International actors including the US and EU have pressed for concrete implementation and verification amid concerns over Hezbollah rebuilding capabilities with external support, while talks remain deadlocked over sequencing and pilot-zone outcomes. Upcoming diplomatic meetings and potential Israeli actions could influence progress before year-end deadlines.