Lebanon banned the activities of Hezbollah, which fired missiles towards Israel on March 2

The Lebanese government announced a ban on the military activities of the Shiite organization 'Hezbollah' after missile and drone attacks towards Israel on March 2. This is reported by France24.

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawf Salama stated the 'immediate ban on all safe and military actions of “Hezbollah,” deeming them illegal,' and also urged the group to lay down their arms.

Lebanon banned 'Hezbollah': reaction to strikes on Israel

The decision was made against the backdrop of a sharp escalation in the region. The Iranian-backed 'Hezbollah' launched missile strikes into Israeli territory. In response, the Israeli military struck targets associated with this movement.

The Israeli side stated that the actions were a response to attacks after the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Escalation in the Middle East: why it matters for the region

Analysts believe that Beirut's move may signal the state's intention to take control of armed formations on its own territory and reduce the risks of further escalation.

The ban on the military activity of 'Hezbollah' is seen as an attempt to demonstrate to the international community Lebanon's readiness to stabilize the situation and prevent the expansion of the conflict.

These events unfold amid a widespread crisis in the Middle East, where exchanges of strikes among various parties have been recorded in recent days.

Recall that on February 28, 2026, Israel carried out a massive airstrike on a complex in Iran, where the Supreme Leader of the country, Ali Khamenei, was located.