• US envoy Tom Barrack urges Israel to fulfill ceasefire obligations after Lebanon's commitment to disarm Hezbollah.
• The Lebanese government has initiated a process to disarm Hezbollah, requiring Israeli cooperation.
• Israel currently maintains military presence at strategic border points and continues air strikes despite a truce.
• The US is advocating for an economic plan for Lebanon as part of the disarmament roadmap.

US Special Envoy Tom Barrack has called on Israel to fulfill its commitments under a ceasefire agreement following Lebanon’s launch of a process to disarm Hezbollah. "I think the Lebanese government has done their part. They’ve taken the first step. Now what we need is Israel to comply," Barrack stated after a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut. The November truce requires Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah while Israel is to withdraw its troops from the country, yet it continues to maintain forces at five strategic border locations, according to trtglobal and Channel News Asia.

The ceasefire agreement reached last year, which ended a prolonged conflict, mandated that weapons in Lebanon be restricted to state forces. However, Israel's ongoing military actions against Lebanon raise concerns about the implementation of the disarmament plan. Barrack emphasized the need for Israel's cooperation, stating, "There’s always a step-by-step approach, but I think the Lebanese government has done their part," revealing the complexities of the situation as both sides navigate the path to stability, according to Al Jazeera and Dawn.

The roadmap to disarmament includes an endorsement from Lebanon's Cabinet that outlines specific objectives, such as ensuring the sustainability of the ceasefire and phasing out the armed presence of non-state actors. Additionally, Barrack indicated that discussions with Israel regarding their position would be ongoing, expressing hope for "progress on all sides," which suggests a cautious optimism for diplomatic resolution amid ongoing tensions, according to trtglobal and Channel News Asia.

As Lebanon seeks to initiate disarmament by year-end, there are significant challenges, particularly with Hezbollah's stated refusal to surrender its weapons until Israeli attacks cease and troops withdraw. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has urged the US to pressure Israel to halt military operations and release Lebanese prisoners, marking a critical juncture for Lebanon as it navigates both domestic and foreign policy pressures, according to Al Jazeera and Dawn.