Israel's ongoing military strikes in Lebanon send a "clear message" to Hezbollah, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday, accusing the Iran-backed Islamist group of seeking to rebuild its forces in violation of a ceasefire agreement.

Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem has reaffirmed the group’s refusal to disarm while Israel continues its airstrikes and occupies parts of southern Lebanon.

A Lebanese A-29 Super Tucano student pilot and a U.S. instructor pilot train in 2017 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The State Department approved a $100 million sale to Lebanon on July 11, 2025, for delivery of parts, equipment and logistical support for the country's Super Tucano planes. (Zachary Wolf/U.S. Air Force)

Zuqaq al-Blat area of Beirut witnessed Hezbollah parade commemorating Ashura ceremonies on Friday - Anadolu Ajansı

Dr. Rasha Alawieh told border agents her respect for Hassan Nasrallah is spiritual, not political. But the two are inseparable, says Mark Patinkin.

Hezbollah's parade in Lebanon causes concerns within Beirut and abroad as the terror organization weighs whether or not to partially disarm.

Hezbollah stands at a critical juncture as it decides whether to disarm and preserve a political role in Lebanon or risk renewed war with Israel

The US demands that the Lebanese cabinet approve a plan on the disarmament of Hezbollah as Israeli attacks in south Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire.