Lebanese Army Dismantles 90% of Hezbollah Border Infrastructure

    Lebanese Army Dismantles 90% of Hezbollah Border Infrastructure
    Above: The Lebanese army said they prevented an attempted rocket attack on Israel from the south of the country in Sidon, Lebanon, on April 20, 2025. Image copyright: Lebanese Army/Contributor/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images

    The Spin

    Pro-government narrative

    The Lebanese army's dismantling of Hezbollah's infrastructure represents a significant step toward restoring state sovereignty in southern Lebanon. This progress demonstrates Lebanon's commitment to implementing UN Resolution 1701 and establishing the state's monopoly on bearing arms. The continued Israeli occupation of five border positions violates the terms of the ceasefire agreement.

    Pro-Israel narrative

    Hezbollah's weapons pose a grave threat to Israeli civilians and regional peace. The dismantling of 90% of its terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon is a long-overdue enforcement of the ceasefire. Israel has to remain in the five strategic outposts as they are vital for early warning and defense along a volatile border.

    Narrative C

    Hezbollah has maintained its right to resist Israeli occupation and defend Lebanese sovereignty. Israel seeks to dominate Lebanon, establish settlements, impose resettlement, and weaken the country. The resistance has expressed willingness to discuss its weapons as part of a defensive strategy.

    Metaculus Prediction



    The Controversies


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