No Voluntary Disarmament: Why the IDF Must Finish the Job

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Prof. Kobi Michael analyzes the fragile post-ceasefire security situation in Lebanon and Gaza, noting that while both Hezbollah and Hamas are severely weakened, neither organization intends to disarm voluntarily.

He argues that achieving long-term stability will ultimately require the IDF to complete their forcible disarmament, alongside coordinated international efforts to empower local governance such as the Lebanese army.

The full interview took place on ILTV on September 28, 2026.

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