Lebanese Armed Forces
Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities in Beirut as IDF prepares for possible renewed fighting
"They are making a major effort to regain operational experience and return to peak combat readiness," a security official said about Hezbollah.
Lebanon must refuse Hezbollah’s demand to return seized explosives - editorial
Why would Hezbollah admit its explosives were smuggled into Lebanon? - analysis
Hezbollah explosive smuggling, illegal finance network leads to calls for probe by Lebanese PMs
EU establishes new support mission in Lebanon, advisory to military forces
The mission "will advise and assist the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces to strengthen territorial control, border security, and internal security."
Hezbollah withdraws from gov't confidence vote to 'save face' as MPs confront lawmakers over war
An MP accused Hezbollah of bringing the IDF back into the country, an accusation that was interrupted by a Hezbollah MP, who shouted, “Some of our colleagues think Israel is not an enemy!"
Lebanon seeks UN-backed replacement for UNIFIL as US opposes mandate extension
UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon is expected to expire at the end of the year under a UN Security Council resolution, after years of operating to monitor the implementation of Resolution 1701.
Arab League adopts resolution rejecting Hezbollah military activities in Lebanon - report
The Arab League Council adopted a resolution on Monday affirming solidarity with Lebanon and rejecting Iranian foreign influence and Hezbollah’s continued military activities.
Lebanese army failing to curb Hezbollah activity in south, Israeli officials tell US
"There is no real friction between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah would not want anyone to collect its weapons or destroy its infrastructure," a senior security official said.
Syrian national arrested on border trying to smuggle rocket shells into Lebanon
The approximately 330-kilometer border with Syria has been used by Hezbollah, as well as other terrorist groups and criminal gangs, to smuggle supplies and people in and out of Lebanon.
Lebanon's Aoun seeks extension of UNIFIL mandate, despite failure to prevent Hezbollah activity
Despite Aoun’s support for the UN peacekeeping forces, UNIFIL has long been criticized for failing to take action against Hezbollah’s military buildup in southern Lebanon.
Lebanon passes long-disputed General Amnesty Law aimed at relieving prison overcrowding
The controversial law has inflamed Lebanon’s sectarian divisions, with Islamist protesters denouncing provisions that would exclude some prisoners from the amnesty.
US, Israel deny report of agreement on foreign forces for Hezbollah disarmament
There is still no agreement between Lebanon and Israel regarding the countries that could deploy troops in Lebanon after the conclusion of UNIFIL's operations.
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.
