On August 4, 2025, Yemen's Houthi movement launched a ballistic missile targeting Israeli territory, which the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted using aerial defense systems. Sirens were activated across multiple Israeli regions as the threat was neutralized. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the government, under Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, authorized the Lebanese army to develop a plan to monopolize all weapons under state control by the end of 2025. This decision, driven by increasing pressure from the United States to disarm Hezbollah, has sparked significant political tension. Two Shiite ministers affiliated with Hezbollah and the Amal Movement withdrew from cabinet sessions in protest. Lebanese officials, including the Minister of Justice Adil Nassar, emphasized the necessity of disarming illegal arms to build a fully sovereign state and stressed the importance of the army's role in this process. Hezbollah condemned the government's move as a "grave sin," vowing to ignore the decision and accusing it of undermining Lebanon's sovereignty and benefiting Israel. The Lebanese Foreign Minister affirmed the government's firm stance on the issue, stating the decision is final with no return. Concurrently, Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah military infrastructure and ammunition depots in southern Lebanon, further escalating regional tensions. The Lebanese army also conducted operations in the Baalbek-Hermel area, including drone strikes and raids against militant and criminal elements. The situation remains volatile as Lebanon grapples with internal divisions over arms control amid ongoing Israeli-Houthi hostilities.