Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has accused Israel of ignoring the terms of a ceasefire agreement reached last November, claiming that ongoing efforts to disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon are part of an 'Israeli-American plan.' The Lebanese military is under pressure to complete Hezbollah's disarmament south of the Litani River by the end of the year, with further steps planned for the rest of the country. Qassem argued that demands for exclusive arms control serve Israel's interests, especially as Israeli strikes and troop presence continue in Lebanon despite the ceasefire. The Lebanese army has stated it is finishing the first phase of its disarmament plan, but Hezbollah insists no further action should be taken until Israel fulfills its obligations under the agreement.