Persistent Israeli Targeting Despite Ceasefire: Israel continues to conduct precision strikes on Hezbollah despite a 2024 ceasefire, reflecting ongoing distrust and unresolved security concerns in southern Lebanon.

Pressure for Lebanese State Control: The Lebanese government's plan to disarm Hezbollah south of the Litani River under US insistence marks an effort to consolidate state authority over armed groups, a significant shift in Lebanon’s security dynamics.

International Stakeholders and Peacekeeping Transition: The involvement of multiple international actors in ceasefire monitoring and the planned UNIFIL withdrawal push Lebanon and allies to explore new arrangements for maintaining stability in the region.