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Disarming Hezbollah: The Lebanese Army Challenge

Paul Guillot, 2025-09-05 10:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As Lebanon slowly recovers from the war between Hezbollah and Israel, the Lebanese Army faces a critical mission: extending state sovereignty across the entire country by establishing a monopoly on arms. This requires disarming the Iran-backed militia, a historic and high-risk operation that could redefine both the army’s role and the ...

The Lebanese Army Reinforces Presence Amid Hezbollah Support Rally

This is Beirut, 2025-09-04 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Lebanese army intensified its presence on Thursday around the airport – a strategic location near the main access roads leading to the southern suburbs – and in southern Lebanon, following an internal directive that called for the “strict enforcement of the document issued on September 24, 2024, regarding raising the readiness rate to ...

Friday Cabinet Meeting to Tackle Security, Energy and Military Issues

This is Beirut, 2025-09-03 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The cabinet’s upcoming meeting on Friday will discuss several issues, in addition to reviewing the Lebanese army’s plan to secure the state’s monopoly on weapons. According to the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, an addendum was circulated on Wednesday for the September 5 session, adding “pressing issues” to the agenda ...

Lebanese Officials Inspect Northern Borders Ahead of Displaced Syrians’ Return

This is Beirut, 2025-09-03 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s top defense and security officials conducted an inspection of Arida and Abboudieh border crossings in northern Lebanon on Tuesday to review the organizational, administrative, and security measures in place for the departure of displaced Syrians returning to their country. Defense Minister Michel Menassa, accompanied by Interior ...

Post-Berri Speech: Would Iran Use Hezbollah’s Weapons in Nuke Negotiations?

Philippe Abi-Akl, 2025-09-02 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Without ceremony or pomp, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri buried the American proposal brought to Lebanon by envoy Tom Barrack, a plan already endorsed by the Lebanese government. In a televised address marking the 47th anniversary of Imam Musa al-Sadr’s disappearance with his two companions, Berri declared, “We are open to ...

Le Drian in Beirut to Prepare Lebanon Conferences

This is Beirut, 2025-09-01 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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French presidential envoy and former foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is expected in Beirut within days. He has been tasked by President Emmanuel Macron with following up on Lebanon’s political and economic developments. His mission will center on preparing two international conferences: one aimed at supporting Lebanon’s reconstruction, and ...

Army Collects More Weapons from Fatah in Beirut Camps

This is Beirut, 2025-08-29 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army on Friday continued to collect weapons from Palestinian camps for the second consecutive day, as part of the government’s plan to ensure that arms remain under state control and to bolster security inside the camps.   The handover included various types of weapons, shells, and ammunition, which were received by the ...

Tom Barrack Calls on Netanyahu to Show ‘Tolerance and Understanding’ Toward Lebanon

This is Beirut, 2025-08-29 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an interview held after his departure from Lebanon, US special envoy Tom Barrack urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to show “tolerance and understanding” toward Lebanon, stressing that such an approach would benefit both countries. “I come from your region, I have Lebanese blood,” said Barrack, whose family hails from ...

LAF Reaffirms Commitment Amid Speculation Over Its Role

This is Beirut, 2025-08-29 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army (LAF) Command on Friday dismissed speculation in the media regarding its current missions, stressing that the military continues to carry out its duties “with the highest levels of responsibility, professionalism, and concern for the nation’s security and internal stability.” In a statement, LAF underlined that ...

Lebanon Welcomes UN Security Council’s Renewal of UNIFIL Mandate

This is Beirut, 2025-08-29 12:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed on Thursday the United Nations Security Council’s decision to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until December 31, 2026. President Aoun thanked all 15 Security Council members for their unanimous support, singling out France as penholder for ...

Macron Announces Two Conferences to Support Lebanese Army and National Reconstruction

This is Beirut, 2025-08-29 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced on X on Friday that two major conferences will be held by the end of the year to support Lebanon: one focused on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), described as the “pillar of national sovereignty,” and a second dedicated to the country’s recovery and reconstruction. Macron said his personal envoy, ...

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