Beirut in Hezbollah’s crosshairs as Lebanon faces mounting pressure

The Jerusalem Post reports, citing security sources, that Hezbollah has drawn up a plan to occupy Beirut to push out pro-normalization forces, while internal Lebanese criticism of the group grows and pressure on Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem intensifies as Israel widens strikes in southern Lebanon. Israeli estimates suggest intensified operations could force Hezbollah to reallocate forces, while Iran’s reduced funding and attacks on assets add economic strain, complicating relief for hundreds of thousands displaced in Lebanon.