Lebanese army

Israel, US cannot miss the chance to disarm Hezbollah - opinion

With Hezbollah weakened, Israel’s challenge is ensuring that the Lebanese state can enforce disarmament before 2026.

A BANNER with an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hangs on a roundabout, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Baalbek, Lebanon, March 23, 2026.
An IDF soldier and tank operate in southern Lebanon on March 21, 2026.

Lebanese army 'lied to the IDF,' didn't disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Israeli officers say

Israeli soldiers gather next to tanks on the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon, in northern Israel, March 17, 2026

Lebanese soldiers reportedly injured in Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets, IDF probing

This photograph taken during a press tour organised by the Lebanese army shows Lebanese soldiers standing atop a military vehicle in Alma Al-Shaab, near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon, on November 28, 2025.

Lebanese ‘Patriotic Officers’ warn army not to confront Hezbollah, fueling fears over army unity


Lebanon forms government with backing of Hezbollah and allies

But analysts said Hezbollah's role in the government's formation meant it might have difficulty convincing other states to provide urgently needed financial support.

SUPPORTERS OF Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah wave flags and pictures of Syrian President Bashar Assad during a rally marking al-Quds Day in Maroun Al-Ras, near the Israeli border in southern Lebanon, on June 8, 2018.

Lebanon security forces fire tear gas at protesters in Beirut

A wave of protests erupted last October against a ruling elite accused of steering Lebanon towards its worst economic crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war.

Smoke rises from tear gas during anti government protests in Beirut, Lebanon December 15, 2019.

U.S. official says supports funding for Lebanese army, denied aid halted

If the matter had not been leaked to the media, he said, no one would have event notice, because the process had not gone on long enough to even constitute a delay.

David SchenkerAssistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker

Protesters block roads in Beirut, other parts of Lebanon

After Hariri quit, protests had ebbed, roadblocks were lifted and banks reopened for the first time in two weeks on Friday.

Demonstrators stand on a bridge decorated with a national flag during an anti-government protest along a highway in Jal el-Dib, Lebanon, October 21, 2019

Thousands of Lebanese rally outside presidential palace in support of Aoun

It was the biggest counter protest to the massive wave of demonstrations that have gripped Lebanon since Oct. 17 and which have included Aoun's removal among its demands.

Demonstrators stand on a bridge decorated with a national flag during an anti-government protest along a highway in Jal el-Dib, Lebanon, October 21, 2019

Hezbollah fires anti-aircraft missile towards IDF drone

IDF, Hezbollah say drone wasn’t shot down

Israeli "Skylark" drone crash site inIsraeli "Skylark" drone crash site in Lebanon, May 2017.

Lebanon protests enter 10th day with no end in sight, army tries to open roads

Banks, schools, and many businesses have shut their doors.

Demonstrators carry national flags and gesture during an anti-government protest along a highway in Jal el-Dib, Lebanon October 21, 2019

Army tries to reopen roads as Lebanon remains paralyzed

Hundreds of thousands of people have flooded streets across Lebanon since Thursday, furious at a political class they accuse of pushing the economy to the point of collapse.

Demonstrators carry national flags and gesture during an anti-government protest along a highway in Jal el-Dib, Lebanon October 21, 2019