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Lebanon: Army Retirees Demand Pension Hike, Threaten Protests

This is Beirut, 22/04 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Retired Personnel Lebanese Army LAF Lebanon

In a press conference held Tuesday, retired Lebanese army personnel intensified their demands for immediate salary adjustments and improved living conditions, citing years of neglect and financial marginalization. They called on the government to act swiftly, warning of continued protests if their grievances remain unaddressed. The retirees ...

Lebanese Army Arrests 16 Individuals for Various Crimes

This is Beirut, 21/04 13:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

LAF Lebanon Army Arrest Crime Syria

The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) issued a statement on Monday detailing a series of arrests and security measures conducted by its Intelligence Directorate in different regions of Lebanon. In the Lailaki area, the LAF arrested a citizen (H.H.) implicated in numerous offenses, including kidnapping, theft, drug abuse, causing disturbances, shooting, ...

Hezbollah Supporters Stage Sit-In Near Beirut Airport, LAF Interferes

This Is Beirut, 15/02 17:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Hezbollah BIA UNIFIL LAF

Hezbollah supporters gathered on Saturday afternoon on the Imam Khomeini Avenue, near the old airport road, in response to a public sit-in called for by the party at 4:00 PM. Hezbollah, who called for a peaceful gathering, stated that the demonstration was organized to “condemn Israeli interference, imposed conditions and the violation of ...

Israeli Drone Strike Near the Town of Najariya

This is Beirut, 2024-12-16 11:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Despite the ceasefire in Lebanon established on November 27, certain areas in the south continue to be subjected to bombardments and raids. At dawn on Monday, Israeli soldiers infiltrated the town of Naqoura, and successive explosions targeted and partially destroyed several residences in the region. Israeli airstrikes also hit the village of ...

EU and US to Paris to Support Lebanon

This is Beirut, 2024-10-24 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

European Union Josep Borrell Lebanese Army USA Paris Lebanon LAF

The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell stated on Wednesday that “the military confrontation between Hezbollah and Israel is the cause of an unacceptable number of civilian casualties and unbearable level of destruction across the country, making the situation of Lebanon – a country already ...

European Military Meeting in Rome Concerning the LAF

2024-02-23 18:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Joseph Aoun LAF Lebanese Army

A meeting of European military leaders is scheduled to take place in Rome on March 1st. Lebanese Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun has been invited to join the gathering focused on assessing the status and needs of the LAF as well as ensuring its readiness to enforce Resolution 1701 when the time comes. This meeting is set after Paris ...

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