Lebanese Armed Forces
Israel expected to oppose Macron plan for European force to replace UNIFIL, source tells 'Post'
The French initiative is moving forward as Macron confronts growing political, economic, and social turmoil at home.
Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities in Beirut as IDF prepares for possible renewed fighting
Lebanon must refuse Hezbollah’s demand to return seized explosives - editorial
Why would Hezbollah admit its explosives were smuggled into Lebanon? - analysis
US pushes back as Katz says IDF will not withdraw from security zone in southern Lebanon
An official clarified that, from Washington's perspective, a permanent Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon is inconsistent with the commitments made under the understandings.
IDF conducts strikes in southern Lebanon as LAF continues to operate in pilot zones - report
According to the LAF, Israel's actions consistently hinder its ability to operate in the pilot zones and work to return south Lebanese residents to their homes.
Hezbollah’s civil branches still operating in Lebanese Army pilot zone, researchers say
As previously reported, Hezbollah’s Islamic Health Organization was able to operate within the zone only days after the LAF deployed to the village.
Hezbollah’s attempts to wreck Beirut-Jerusalem talks failing, experts tell ‘Post’
Beirut and Jerusalem held talks in Rome last week, with some sessions ending early in response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.
Peace with Lebanon cannot come until Hezbollah is disarmed, diplomatically or otherwise - editorial
We owe it to the soldiers still operating in southern Lebanon to exhaust every diplomatic option available to avoid the next deadly incident.
Israel, Lebanon, US weigh who will verify Hezbollah disarmament after negotiations in Rome
Israel, Lebanon, and the US are discussing which countries will take over verifying that areas entered by the LAF are free from Hezbollah.
IDF destroys Iran-backed Hezbollah tunnel systems, says more remain in southern Lebanon
The tunnel network was intended not just for surveillance, but also to facilitate attacks on Israeli troops and communities near the Lebanon border.
Lebanese forces come up against legal restrictions in protecting pilot zones from Hezbollah
Lebanese media reported that many consider the exceptional circumstances facing the country as a reason to justify extending the military’s authority.
Hezbollah disarmament remains key test of US-backed Lebanon-Israel security framework - feature
“You need a third entity, and I think the US Army is the partner of the Lebanese armed forces and, of course, is the partner of the Israelis,” says Mawan Abdallah, head of Kataeb's foreign affairs.
Hezbollah civil arm active in Lebanon pilot zone, putting Beirut-Jerusalem agreement in question
Hezbollah’s Islamic Health Organization is still operating in a south Lebanon pilot zone, according to a new report questioning Beirut’s ability to limit the group’s influence.
