United States officials are working to preserve a fragile ceasefire in northern Israel, as Israeli leaders warn that escalation with Hezbollah is likely. During a recent meeting, Israeli intelligence shared evidence with American envoys about Hezbollah's rearmament and the Lebanese army's limited capacity to intervene. Israeli assessments suggest that the Lebanese military is unable or unwilling to confront Hezbollah, partly due to sectarian ties within its ranks. These developments come amid heightened tensions on the border and following the conclusion of Pope Leo the Fourteenth's visit to Lebanon.