US intends to lead Hezbollah disarmament, senior Israeli official tells 'Post' - exclusive

The Jerusalem Post reports exclusively on a senior Israeli official's assessment of the evolving situation with Hezbollah and the United States' renewed commitment to disarmament efforts. Unlike previous attempts, Washington now signals a proactive role, driven by President Trump's determination, and is prepared to allocate its own resources to achieve this critical objective.

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Trump wants this to happen, so this time the US will be far more involved.

This renewed US involvement, coupled with significant Hezbollah losses and the sustained presence of Israeli forces along the border, has led to a markedly improved ceasefire situation compared to November 2024. The official emphasized that Israeli forces will maintain their deployment from Naqoura to Syria, continuing security-related demolitions as needed. Furthermore, the ongoing displacement of hundreds of thousands of Lebanese residents adds pressure on the Lebanese government to engage constructively in negotiations.

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the current ceasefire terms are significantly better than those in November 2024, describing the situation as “much improved."

From Israel's perspective, the current ten-day ceasefire is a fragile arrangement. The onus is squarely on Lebanon and Hezbollah to demonstrate compliance and de-escalation. Israel reiterates its commitment to protecting its citizens and soldiers, making it clear that any deviation from the agreed terms will have consequences. The presence of Iranian forces in a weakened state further bolsters Israel's strategic position, limiting their ability to support Hezbollah's resurgence.

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Forces are deployed from Naqoura to Syria and will not withdraw.