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Israeli Escalation in Lebanon Sends Warning to Hezbollah on Iran

Samar El-Kadi, 27/02 13:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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As regional tensions mount over the possibility of U.S. military action against Iran, Israel has escalated its operations in Lebanon, signaling that Jerusalem will not accept any attempt by Hezbollah to open a front in support of Tehran. Israel’s recent waves of bombardment in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley were “clearly pre-emptive,” ...

Cairo Hosts Preparatory Meeting for Conference Supporting Lebanese Armed Forces

This is Beirut, 24/02 14:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A preparatory meeting for the upcoming international conference in support of the Lebanese Armed Forces and security services was held Tuesday in Cairo, bringing together Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, Internal Security Forces Director General Major General Raed Abdallah, and representatives from several countries. During the ...

Praise or Pressure: What CENTCOM's Commendation for the LAF Tells Lebanon

Amal Chmouny, 19/02 15:35 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Brad Cooper’s praise of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) for uncovering a "massive underground tunnel" near the southern border represents far more than routine diplomatic protocol. While his February 9 statement commended the LAF, it implicitly contested the Lebanese army’s announcement the previous month ...

Undisclosed Lebanon–Israel Talks Under U.S. Sponsorship Advance: Report

This is Beirut, 18/02 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Undisclosed negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, sponsored by the United States, have reportedly made substantial progress, a well-informed source told Nidaa al-Watan. According to the source, the talks are being led by a senior Lebanese figure and are based on reciprocal trade-offs. Lebanon is pressing Israel to show flexibility regarding ...

German President Urges Swift Hezbollah Disarmament

This is Beirut, 16/02 15:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday called for the “swift” disarmament of Hezbollah, stressing during talks with President Joseph Aoun that restoring full state authority in Lebanon is essential for long-term stability. In his remarks following their meeting, Steinmeier said Israeli forces must also withdraw from ...

Israeli Strike Eliminates Hezbollah Member in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut, 16/02 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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An Israeli drone strike killed a Hezbollah member on Monday morning in the southern Lebanese town of Hannin, in the Bint Jbeil district. The strike eliminated Mohammad Tahsin Hassan Qashqash after targeting two vehicles parked outside his home with multiple missiles. According to local reports, Qashqash was preparing to start a van parked in ...

U.S. Rep. LaHood to This Is Beirut: “No Progress, No Support,” Lebanon Must Act Now

Amal Chmouny, 10/02 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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When Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal arrived in the U.S. capital during the first week of February, he entered a fundamentally transformed strategic landscape. The meetings that unfolded—from tense political exchanges to a dramatic walkout by Sen. Lindsey Graham—crystallized a stark reality: Lebanon’s decades-long balancing act ...

UNIFIL to Withdraw Majority of Troops in Lebanon by Mid 2027

This is Beirut, 10/02 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is preparing to withdraw most of its troops from Lebanon by mid-2027, following the expiration of its mandate, spokesperson Kandice Ardiel told AFP on Tuesday. UNIFIL, which has served for decades as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, has recently been supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces ...

What the LAF Chief’s Visit to the U.S. Revealed

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 09/02 14:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lindsey Graham portrayed his meeting with Rodolphe Haykal, which collapsed within minutes, as a complete debacle. The U.S. senator asked the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) chief if Hezbollah was a terrorist organization. Haykal’s reply—“not in the Lebanese context”—prompted Graham to walk out in fury, insisting that any group responsible ...

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Three in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut, 09/02 09:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israel struck a vehicle in the southern town of Yanouh, in the district of Tyre on Monday. Shortly after the strike, the Israeli army’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, said the operation targeted a Hezbollah member in southern Lebanon. Lebanon’s state-run news agency (National News Agency) said the raid resulted in the death of ...

French FM: Iran Must Stop Being a 'Destabilizing Power'

This is Beirut, 06/02 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said during a visit to Lebanon that Iran should stop being a "destabilizing power", citing its nuclear program and support for "terrorist" groups that threaten regional and European countries. During a press conference in Beirut, where the government has committed to disarming the ...

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