Last Friday evening around 7 PM, Israeli planes struck a car in Froun, a southern Lebanese village known as Hezbollah’s stronghold. Rescue teams arrived quickly but found only broken body parts – the victim was called a “Hezbollah terrorist” by Israeli forces. This area is home to Lebanon’s Shia Muslim community. For decades, Hezbollah ruled here, proudly honoring fighters killed as “martyrs of the resistance.” But after years of war and daily Israeli bombings—even though a ceasefire started last November—life for residents is terrifying. Mohamad Mokdad, a local man whose house faces the street where the strike occurred, cleaned up shattered parts and mourned, asking, “Who is going to help us?” He said, "We're against all this... I just want to live in peace. I don't want parties." He did not name Hezbollah but wished for no groups causing strife. This relentless violence began after Hezbollah fired missiles across the Israeli border following Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023. The ceasefire, brokered by the US and France, demanded Hezbollah pull forces and weapons from the south, letting Lebanese soldiers control the area. But a year later, Israeli troops hold hilltops, and air raids continue, killing over 330 people, civilians included. Israel accuses Hezbollah of rebuilding weapons and smuggling arms, though evidence hasn't been shown publicly. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz warned, “Hezbollah is playing with fire, and the president of Lebanon is dragging his feet.” Lebanese President Joseph Aoun vowed to disarm Hezbollah, but the group remains a strong political force and social provider. A UN peacekeeping official said no signs show Hezbollah rebuilding weapons below the Litani river. Hezbollah denies Israeli claims and sticks to the ceasefire rules. Last week, Israel warned the village of Beit Lif that dozens of “terrorist infrastructures” existed there, sparking fears of attacks. The village’s imam said Lebanese soldiers and UN forces came but left without searching homes, perhaps to avoid being labelled collaborators with Israel. Villagers whispered that Hezbollah must choose to respond to Israel or disarm and let life move on. “This can't continue,” one man said quietly amid the ruins of a bombed mosque. Mayor Ezzat Hammoud insisted, “No militants or weapons here,” suggesting Israeli strikes aim to scare people or pressure the Lebanese army. Some locals are worn out by constant fear. Haider, whose family owns a house Israel suspects, said openly, “We want stability, we don't want war.” Months ago, talking like this was impossible. Now, exhaustion breaks old silence. Hezbollah’s leader Naim Qassem warned Israel in a recent speech: “Everything has a limit.” He vowed never to surrender Hezbollah’s weapons, saying they are the source of their strength and dignity. But many Lebanese dislike Hezbollah’s huge arsenal and blame it for dragging Lebanon into endless wars. President Aoun warns that trying to force disarmament could start a civil war. Pressure from abroad grows, especially from the US, which supports Israel’s actions. Next month, the Lebanese army expects to finish disarming Hezbollah south of the Litani river. The harder task lies in areas like Dahieh and eastern Bekaa, where Hezbollah’s presence is strong. Near Lebanon’s border village Yaroun, Israeli soldiers recently built a concrete wall inside Lebanon. It’s seen as another Israeli violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty. Many border villages lie in ruins, with thousands displaced and no clear plans for rebuilding. Local man Nayef al-Rida hears Israeli drones all day and night and says, “We've got every reason to be afraid.” He sees no hope Hezbollah will surrender. “We wait for God's mercy,” he sighed, “This is no life.”