Lebanese army
A Lebanese Christian fled from Hezbollah - and found refuge in Israel
On May 24-25, we marked the anniversary of Israel’s hasty withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000, and with it, bringing thousands of Lebanese Christians to Israel. Here is the story of one young man.
Hezbollah still strong enough to drag Lebanon into civil war, expert warns
IDF reveals it supplies Lebanese army with anti-explosive drone barbed wire
Beirut promise to disarm Hezbollah ‘only ink on paper,’ Lebanese Hezbollah expert says - interview
LAF begins new stage of Palestinian disarmament, diverts five trucks of weapons - report
Al-Mayadeen reported that five trucks loaded with weapons for the PLO, including missiles, were transferred to the Lebanese army from Ain al-Hilweh.
Pentagon approves security assistance package for Lebanon worth $14.2 million
The Pentagon approved a package that will aid the Lebanese Armed Forces's disarmament of Hezbollah
Netanyahu: Israel ready to support Lebanon's disarmament of Hezbollah with phased IDF pullback
The Lebanese government and army are expected to finalize, by next week, an implementation plan for its decision to disarm Hezbollah.
Senior Lebanese army officer aided Hezbollah to conceal killing of Irish UNIFIL soldier
The UNIFIL peacekeeper, Irish national Private Sean Rooney, was killed in December 2022 while traveling to Beirut in an armored UN vehicle.
Part of a broader effort: Lebanese military begins disarming Palestinian factions
Lebanon will begin implementing long-negotiated efforts to disarm Hezbollah and Palestinian factions in refugee camps, in an attempt to combat the possession of arms by pro-terror groups.
US envoy says Israel should 'comply' with Lebanon plan to disarm terrorist groups
Under phase 1 of the plan, the Lebanese government would issue a decision committing to Hezbollah's disarmament by the end of the year, and Israel would cease military operations in Lebanon.
Hezbollah chief warns Lebanon: 'No life' if government confronts terror group
This comes after President Joseph Aoun told a senior Iranian official on Tuesday that no group in Lebanon is permitted to bear arms or rely on foreign backing.
Lebanese army captures alleged Islamic State leader in counterterrorism operation
The suspect, identified only by the initials “R.F.” and known by the alias “Qassoura,” was arrested during a series of targeted raids based on intelligence gathering.
UNIFIL faces harassment in Lebanon as gov’t promises ‘security’
Pro-Hezbollah activists harassing patrols may indicate a potential power vacuum in southern Lebanon if the government fails to act.
UN peacekeepers attacked by civilians in Lebanon, no casualties reported
The peacekeepers used non-lethal force to protect themselves and those present, according to UNIFIL.
