Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- A year after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon once again stands on the brink of chaos. What was supposed to be a fragile truce has morphed into a political trap, as Washington and Tel Aviv intensify pressure on Beirut to disarm the powerful militant group. The Lebanese government-already paralyzed by economic collapse, political fragmentation, and a dwindling sense of sovereignty-is being asked to do what no administration has ever succeeded in doing: dismantle Hezbollahs vast military structure and sever its ties with Iran. The ultimatum from the United States is clear-either disarm Hezbollah or face the threat of another devastating war.

According to reports, the United States has delivered an ...