Trump administration pressures Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah as ceasefire violations mount. Israeli strikes continue amid concerns over terrorist group's rebuilding efforts.

The U_S_'s special envoy for Syria has called Lebanon “a failed state,” highlighting frustration with Beirut’s “paralyzed government.”.

It’s been almost a year since Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia that arguably held more power in Lebanon

Mona Ziade, who helped The Associated Press cover major events out of the Middle East during the 1980s and '90s, including the taking of Western hostages during Lebanon’s civil war and Arab-Israeli peace talks,

Hezbollah, under the direct sponsorship and assistance of Iran, is managing a broad military and civilian rehabilitation process in Lebanon, aimed at restoring its capabilities after the severe damage it suffered during the last war.

Following a US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, only state security should bear arms. However, Hezbollah insists on disarmament being limited to the country's south.