Lebanese media on December 15th heavily featured Sheikh Naim Qassem's repeated assertions that the resistance's weapons would not be disarmed, linking their presence to Lebanon's survival. This message was consistently highlighted throughout the day, echoing themes from previous days regarding Hezbollah's stance.
Later in the morning and continuing into the afternoon, attention shifted to a Western diplomatic and military delegation inspecting the implementation of Resolution 1701 south of the Litani River, following the army's recent intervention in Yanouh. This tour, involving ambassadors and military attaches, was presented as a critical step in observing disarmament progress and affirming the Lebanese Army's commitment to the resolution.