Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has repeatedly rejected any discussion of disarmament while Israeli forces remain in southern Lebanon, most recently in late October 2026 statements dismissing a June US-brokered framework agreement as null and void. That agreement ties phased Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment to verified removal of Hezbollah weapons in designated zones, yet multiple deadlines have passed without full implementation amid accusations that the Lebanese army has failed to enforce controls. Hezbollah has continued rearming with reported Iranian support during the lull, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pursues diplomatic resolution without internal confrontation. US-mediated military talks in October yielded limited progress on withdrawal, border issues, and prisoner releases, with upcoming Israeli elections and potential UNIFIL mandate changes adding near-term uncertainty to enforcement prospects.