Bangladesh, Aug. 7 -- Lebanons fragile political landscape has entered a new phase of volatility as the cabinet reconvenes to discuss the contentious issue of Hezbollahs disarmament. The debate, reignited by sustained pressure from the United States and growing fears of an expanded Israeli offensive, has triggered a political and ideological rift that threatens to destabilize the already precarious balance of power in the country.

The Lebanese governments recent decision to instruct the national army to prepare a comprehensive plan to confine all armed forces under state control by the end of 2025 is being hailed by some as a historic step toward reasserting national sovereignty. But for Hezbollah and its allies, the move represents noth...