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


As truce talks progress, Lebanon's army cornered by politics, funding

 Lebanese army soldiers secure a site that was hit by a strike, in Saraain

Christian Lebanese politician demands gov't say 'enough' to Hezbollah

“Hezbollah has built tunnels and barriers under the watchful eyes of Lebanon’s official agencies," KAN cited the official as saying.

 HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVES salute during the funeral of comrades killed in an Israeli strike, in Shehabiya, south Lebanon, April 17.

Pentagon concerned over reports of Israeli strikes against Lebanese Armed Forces

Austin emphasized the importance of taking "all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL forces."

 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attends a joint press conference during the 2024 Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, US, August 6, 2024.

Lebanese army says it fired on Israeli troops after second soldier killed in strike

Initially, the Lebanese military reported that an Israeli drone had struck an army unit working to enable the passage via the Marjeyoun-Hasbaya road of civilians to the town of Koukba.

 Lebanese army soldiers secure the area of an Israeli airstrike that targeted an apartment on al-Qaem street in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 26, 2024.

Lebanon's bloodthirsty leadership impacts a population not keen on war - opinion

Contrary to Hezbollah’s parades that claim to convey uniformity in Lebanon, what used to be a broad support base for the Shi’ite terror organization is now divided.

 Lebanon is the Lebanese population, says the writer.

Lebanese political leader sounds the alarm on Hezbollah

Lebanon may be tired of the excesses of Hezbollah and how it is dragging the country into conflict.

 Lebanese army members stand near a poster of Fadi Bejjani who died during exchange of fire at the area where a truck was overturned the previous night, in the town of Kahaleh, Lebanon August 10, 2023.

IDF strikes Lebanon, says Hezbollah fires from near UN and army positions

The IDF stated that Hezbollah's attacks have been conducted from positions near UN and Lebanese Armed Forces installations. 

IDF infographic detailing a Hezbollah rocket attack fired adjacent to LAF and UNIFIL posts.

Lebanon Christian cleric urges state control of weapons after clash

Israel has previously allied with Christian militias in Lebanon against Hezbollah, and once again tensions are rising.

 Hezbollah members salute during a ritual mourning for Imam Hussein

FM Cohen appeals to France to help prevent military conflict with Lebanon

“I asked my friend, Foreign Minister Colonna, to exercise France's influence in Lebanon in order to help resolve the tensions efficiently and quickly,” Cohen said.

 Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna

UNIFIL: Israeli-Lebanese border situation is extremely sensitive

Ardiel spoke after the IDF halted two attempts by suspects on the Lebanese side of the border to sabotage the security barrier.

 UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) stand in Khiam, near the border with Israel, in southern Lebanon July 12, 2023.