Lebanese army

Israel, Iran reassured each other on strikes via Russia before protests broke out - report

According to the officials quoted by the Washington Post, while “Iranian officials responded positively to the Israeli outreach, they were wary of Israel’s intentions.”

Iran and Israel flags on Middle east geopolitical map.
 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

Lebanon moves forward with disarmament plan, despite ongoing Israeli strikes

Lebanese army soldiers inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese village of Tair Felsay near Litani river, early on November 13, 2025.

Lebanon not doing enough to disarm Hezbollah despite army's 'operational control,' Israel says

IDF graphic showing the three Hezbollah operatives it killed on December 23, 2025.

IDF strike kills Hezbollah operatives, including one who also served in Lebanese army


Hezbollah may resume fighting after ceasefire expires, Israeli officials fear

Officials fear that the Hezbollah might pick up arms again if the IDF doesn’t withdraw to the agreed-upon points in southern Lebanon.

 Lebanon's Hezbollah members hold party flags as they listen to their leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah addressing his supporters via a screen during a rally marking the anniversary of the defeat of militants near the Lebanese-Syrian border, in al-Ain village, Lebanon August 25, 2019.

Who is Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese army commander elected president? - explainer

Aoun's media appearances are extremely rare, and he has not stated a view on Hezbollah's arsenal.

 Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun stand after Aoun is elected as the country's President at the parliament building in Beirut, Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

Biden admin: If Lebanese Army deployment persists, no reason for IDF to stay in Lebanon - exclusive

Sources with knowledge of the matter told the Post that the Biden administration believes the Lebanese Army has accelerated its deployment in southern Lebanon.

 Soldiers from the Commando Brigade operate in southern Lebanon, October 5, 2024.

WATCH: After Lebanese army fails to act, strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon

Explosions were heard in the Beit Lif area of southern Lebanon, Al-Akhbar reported.

An Israeli air force F-15 fighter jet flies during an exhibition as part of the graduation ceremony of air force pilots at Hatzerim air base in southern Israel

IDF might stay in Lebanon past the 60-day deal, officials say

This comes as Israel enters the second half of the 60 day ceasefire deal - the so-called "implementation phase."

 IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon, December 27, 2024.

Lebanese army funding crisis endangers Hezbollah ceasefire stability - report

The country's economic crisis has severely impeded the military, which is unable to provide sufficient supplies, training, and salaries for soldiers.

 Civil defense members work as Lebanese army soldiers stand guard at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut's Basta neighbourhood, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, Lebanon November 23, 2024.

Lebanese army to increase deployment of soldiers to 10,000 troops in southern Lebanon

Earlier, the Lebanese Armed Forces said that it is preparing to deploy its forces to southern Lebanon, Reuters reported on Wednesday. 

 Civil defense members work as Lebanese army soldiers stand guard at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut's Basta neighbourhood, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, Lebanon November 23, 2024.

As truce talks progress, Lebanon's army cornered by politics, funding

 Lebanese army soldiers secure a site that was hit by a strike, in Saraain

Christian Lebanese politician demands gov't say 'enough' to Hezbollah

“Hezbollah has built tunnels and barriers under the watchful eyes of Lebanon’s official agencies," KAN cited the official as saying.

 HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVES salute during the funeral of comrades killed in an Israeli strike, in Shehabiya, south Lebanon, April 17.

Pentagon concerned over reports of Israeli strikes against Lebanese Armed Forces

Austin emphasized the importance of taking "all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL forces."

 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attends a joint press conference during the 2024 Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, US, August 6, 2024.