Lebanese army

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."

EU European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji attend a press conference, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 8, 2026.
Lebanese army deployed next to damaged homes in West Zawtar, southern Lebanon, October 1, 2026.

Lebanon seizes Hezbollah-linked explosives, sparking fears of new political assassination wave

An army vehicle patrols around the town on September 30, 2026 in Zawtar Al-Gharbiyah, Lebanon.

Hezbollah still present inside southern Lebanon pilot zones, despite Lebanese Army efforts - report

Members of Hezbollah's parliamentary block in the Lebanese parliament attend a parliament session in Beirut on March 9, 2026.

Hezbollah withdraws from gov't confidence vote to 'save face' as MPs confront lawmakers over war


IDF withdraws most forces from Lebanon, keeping five border outposts

The IDF said that the Lebanese army is doing better than ever before and is surprisingly confronting Hezbollah in some instances but that its performance is still far below where it needs to be.

A sign shows the border between Israel and Lebanon, with a map of IDF's five outposts and an Israeli soldier (illustrative)

IDF to stay in southern Lebanon after deadline

The security cabinet met on Thursday to debate how long Israel should stay in southern Lebanon considering the Lebanese side hasn’t fulfilled its part of the agreement.

 An Israeli military official walks near Israel's border with Lebanon, in northern Israel, January 13, 2025

Lebanese army deploys to southwest Lebanon as IDF withdraws - report

Yisrael Beytenu MK Avigdor Liberman said that an IDF withdrawal of southern Lebanon by Jan. 26 would be "an abandonment of the northern residents and an extreme act of irresponsibility."

 IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

Hezbollah may resume fighting after ceasefire expires, Israeli officials fear

Officials fear that the Hezbollah might pick up arms again if the IDF doesn’t withdraw to the agreed-upon points in southern Lebanon.

 Lebanon's Hezbollah members hold party flags as they listen to their leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah addressing his supporters via a screen during a rally marking the anniversary of the defeat of militants near the Lebanese-Syrian border, in al-Ain village, Lebanon August 25, 2019.

Who is Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese army commander elected president? - explainer

Aoun's media appearances are extremely rare, and he has not stated a view on Hezbollah's arsenal.

 Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun stand after Aoun is elected as the country's President at the parliament building in Beirut, Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

Biden admin: If Lebanese Army deployment persists, no reason for IDF to stay in Lebanon - exclusive

Sources with knowledge of the matter told the Post that the Biden administration believes the Lebanese Army has accelerated its deployment in southern Lebanon.

 Soldiers from the Commando Brigade operate in southern Lebanon, October 5, 2024.

WATCH: After Lebanese army fails to act, strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon

Explosions were heard in the Beit Lif area of southern Lebanon, Al-Akhbar reported.

An Israeli air force F-15 fighter jet flies during an exhibition as part of the graduation ceremony of air force pilots at Hatzerim air base in southern Israel

IDF might stay in Lebanon past the 60-day deal, officials say

This comes as Israel enters the second half of the 60 day ceasefire deal - the so-called "implementation phase."

 IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon, December 27, 2024.

Lebanese army funding crisis endangers Hezbollah ceasefire stability - report

The country's economic crisis has severely impeded the military, which is unable to provide sufficient supplies, training, and salaries for soldiers.

 Civil defense members work as Lebanese army soldiers stand guard at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut's Basta neighbourhood, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, Lebanon November 23, 2024.

Lebanese army to increase deployment of soldiers to 10,000 troops in southern Lebanon

Earlier, the Lebanese Armed Forces said that it is preparing to deploy its forces to southern Lebanon, Reuters reported on Wednesday. 

 Civil defense members work as Lebanese army soldiers stand guard at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut's Basta neighbourhood, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, Lebanon November 23, 2024.