Hezbollah supporters rallied in Beirut on Monday night, opposing government talks on disarming the group. The protest came amid US pressure on Lebanon to curb Hezbollah’s military power following last year’s war with Israel, Al Jazeera reported.

Hezbollah says disarmament would weaken Lebanon and serve Israeli interests. The group is demanding Israeli withdrawal from disputed land, the release of Lebanese prisoners, and an end to hostilities before any talks move forward.