Lebanon Bans Hezbollah Military Activity Amid Israel Strikes
Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Mar 02, 2026 · Last updated Mar 02, 2026
The Lebanese government's ban on Hezbollah's military activities and the ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel are expected to significantly increase geopolitical instability in the region, leading to heightened risk aversion in financial markets. This could negatively impact Lebanese assets and potentially cause ripple effects across broader Middle Eastern markets, particularly in oil prices and regional equities.
The Lebanese government has imposed an immediate ban on the military and security activities of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, demanding it surrender its weapons. This unprecedented decision by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam came hours after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones towards Israel to avenge the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli attacks. In response, Israel initiated intense retaliatory strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and villages in south Lebanon, causing at least 31 deaths and 149 injuries. The Lebanese government has ordered its military and security agencies to enforce the ban and prevent further military operations from its territory. Justice Minister Adel Nassar announced that judicial authorities are seeking the arrest of those responsible for launching the rockets. While two ministers from the Lebanon===Amal Movement and one from Hezbollah approved the decision, Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc condemned it. The US Embassy in Lebanon has urged its citizens to leave the country, and the education ministry has closed schools due to security concerns. Lebanon is also calling on the United States and France, guarantors of a November 2024 ceasefire, to secure a commitment from Israel to cease attacks and has expressed readiness to resume negotiations.
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