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Lebanon is under intense pressure as foreign envoys demand Hezbollah's disarmament, sparking nationwide protests and political tension. A recent ultimatum threatens war if Hezbollah doesn’t surrender weapons in phases within 15 and 60 days. Hezbollah refuses, vowing to resist until Lebanon can defend itself. The Lebanese army, weak and under-equipped, lacks capacity to confront either Israel or internal threats, having previously collapsed against ISIS and HTS invasions. Public opinion overwhelmingly supports resistance, with even traditional opponents acknowledging the need for Hezbollah’s arms against existential threats. Meanwhile, Syria’s new regime controls little beyond major cities, while Israel occupies the south, the U.S. loots oil via Kurdish proxies, and Turkey profits from selling Azerbaijani energy to Syria. In Gaza, genocide continues with Western arms and complicity, fueling global outrage. Veterans and civilians alike are turning against their governments’ support for Israel, signaling a breaking point in the social contract. Western promises to recognize Palestine are dismissed as hollow distractions. The message is clear: disarmament leads to destruction, and resistance remains the only deterrent against aggression.