Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected calls for the group's disarmament, claiming it serves the interests of Israel and the United States rather than Lebanon. Qassem argues that demands for exclusive arms control are unfair while Israel continues its military actions and the United States exerts pressure on Lebanon. The Lebanese military is under pressure to disarm Hezbollah south of the Litani River by the end of the year, with further disarmament planned for the rest of the country. However, Qassem insists that Lebanon should not proceed with any actions until Israel fulfills its obligations under the ceasefire agreement, including withdrawal and reconstruction. The Lebanese army has stated it is completing the first phase of its plan, with careful preparation for subsequent steps.