Ahead of a scheduled Lebanese government session today, Tuesday, expected to address the issue of exclusive control of arms by the state, an atmosphere of anxiety has spread among the Lebanese population in recent hours in anticipation of possible security developments.

Supporters of Hezbollah conducted nighttime motorbike processions across various areas, widely interpreted by politicians and journalists as an act of intimidation and a warning against a decision to transfer Hezbollah’s weapons to state control.

In this context, journalist Tony Boulis pointed out that Hezbollah is preparing for a serious security maneuver before the anticipated cabinet meeting that may approve a timeline and mechanism for disarmament. He posted on X that there are reports of trucks filled with soil preparing to block roads, coinciding with motorbike rallies and the chanting of sectarian slogans.

Former MP Fares Soueid considered that the media intimidation aims to delay the cabinet session dedicated to deciding on the weapons issue.

MP Nadim Gemayel, commenting on the Hezbollah rallies, said, “Security agencies must take responsibility immediately. The equation must be clear to everyone: if they don’t act to deter threats and intimidation, the street will respond with the street, and no one will remain a spectator.”

These pro-Hezbollah rallies came after the group reaffirmed it would not discuss disarmament before Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon and clarification of the five remaining points it continues to occupy.

Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Tom Brack, who visited Lebanon multiple times recently, continues to pressure for placing all weapons under state control.

Last year, Hezbollah engaged in intense clashes with Israel, resulting in significant losses. The conflict ended in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between the Lebanese and Israeli sides.

That agreement, which took effect on November 27, 2024, stipulated Hezbollah’s withdrawal from the area south of the Litani River and the dismantling of its military infrastructure there, in return for enhanced deployment of the Lebanese army and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon.

It also required Israel’s full withdrawal from southern Lebanon, though Israeli forces remain stationed on five strategic high points that allow them to oversee both sides of the border.