Officials Warn Hezbollah Can Still Rearm Despite Lebanon Deal

At 18:49 IDT, updated at 18:50, Israeli officials said they fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could still rearm despite the new Israel-Lebanon framework. Syrian smuggling routes and industrial production have been badly reduced, but porous Lebanese-Syrian networks, Iranian money and a remaining rocket and FPV drone base still require an extended interdiction campaign. International reporting frames the deal around Hezbollah disarmament, the IDF has found Hezbollah rockets and mortars in south Lebanon, and Soufan said Iran sees a ceasefire as a chance for Hezbollah to regroup. Israel should welcome diplomatic leverage only if enforcement keeps Hezbollah from rebuilding against northern communities.