Saudi Arabia and Qatar have expressed readiness to invest in an economic zone in southern Lebanon, aiming to provide jobs for Hezbollah members and supporters if they disarm, according to the United States envoy to the Middle East. The announcement follows the Lebanese government's decision to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year, a move rejected by the group's leader. Israeli forces have signaled a possible withdrawal from southern Lebanon, contingent on the disarmament process, while the Lebanese army prepares a plan for implementation. The region has suffered significant destruction and casualties from recent conflict, with international organizations raising concerns about the conduct of Israeli forces during and after the fighting.