Lebanese Army Chief Joseph Aoun has stated that the agreement announced in Washington represents the "last chance" for a comprehensive ceasefire with Israel in Lebanon. He emphasized the urgency of the situation for achieving peace.
Lebanese Prime Minister accused Israel of pursuing a 'scorched-earth policy' in the country's south, urging a halt to fighting as Israel carried out fresh airstrikes and issued evacuation warnings. This follows earlier condemnations of Israeli escalation and strikes in southern Lebanon.
The Lebanese army has affirmed the loyalty of its soldiers after the United States sanctioned one of its officers for alleged links to Hezbollah. The army stated that its soldiers are committed to their military oath and the institution's principles.
Pressure is mounting on the Lebanese military to disarm the Shiite militia Hezbollah, a task that Israel has also failed to achieve, amidst a de facto embargo on sophisticated weaponry for the army.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Israel should not have a permanent buffer zone within Lebanon, adding that the Lebanese army needs to disarm Hezbollah.
Israel has declared it will use "full force" in Lebanon if its soldiers face any threat, even as a ceasefire is in effect. This statement comes as Lebanon begins restoring infrastructure damaged by Israeli strikes and Hezbollah warns the truce cannot be one-sided.
Following a ceasefire with Israel, Lebanese President Michel Aoun addressed the nation, stating that Lebanon seeks permanent agreements and will not compromise its rights. He emphasized that the country is no longer a pawn in regional conflicts.
The Lebanese army has reported multiple violations of a recently established truce. The military issued warnings regarding these breaches after the ceasefire began.
Η λιβανική Χεζμπολάχ σταμάτησε τις πρώτες πρωινές ώρες σήμερα τα πυρά εναντίον του βόρειου Ισραήλ και εναντίον ισραηλινών στρατευμάτων στο Λίβανο στο πλαίσιο της κατάπαυσης του πυρός στον πόλεμο των…
European and world stock markets, including Asian equities, are experiencing downward trends for the fifth consecutive week due to intensifying Middle East conflict, which has also caused oil prices to surge towards $117 per barrel and led to a rebound in soybean and corn prices, further fueled by fears of escalation in Iran.
An unusual warning from Lebanese 'Patriotic Officers' has cautioned the army against confronting Hezbollah, fueling fears over army unity amid external and internal calls to dismiss the current Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a US-mediated ceasefire framework, with conditions including the withdrawal of Hezbollah from the Litani River area. While the agreement aims to renew a fragile truce, reports of new strikes and reactions in Tel Aviv suggest its implementation faces challenges.
Israeli forces launched multiple strikes across southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of at least eleven people and seriously wounding two Lebanese soldiers. The attacks caused significant casualties and injuries in the region.
A report suggests that US military doctrine aims to keep the Lebanese army weak, serving Israel's interests, amidst international calls for the Lebanese army to disarm Hezbollah following recent Israeli strikes.
The Lebanese Army has reported that an Israeli strike wounded two of its soldiers, including personnel involved in rescue operations. Lebanon has condemned the incident, raising tensions in the region.
A US-led 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has commenced, allowing thousands of displaced Lebanese residents to begin returning to southern Lebanon. Many are returning despite warnings about unexploded ordnance and potential dangers.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially came into effect at midnight, but the Lebanese army quickly accused Israel of multiple violations. Despite the agreement, reports of gunfire and rocket fire emerged shortly after the truce began.
Tensions are escalating between Israel and Lebanon as the IDF continues its military campaign, occupying areas south of the Litani river and engaging in fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israeli officers now accuse the Lebanese army of lying about disarming Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, claiming they deceived Israel.
The Lebanese army has announced that one of its soldiers was killed and four others were wounded in a recent Israeli strike, raising concerns about escalating cross-border tensions.
The Lebanese army has issued a warning to Beirut residents not to scan QR codes found on leaflets dropped by Israeli aircraft over the capital, citing potential security risks.
Israel on Tuesday ordered the military to take control of more positions inside Lebanon to create a buffer zone, as the Lebanese army pulled back some of its forces after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of its backer, Iran. Lebanon was drawn into the regional war after an initial rocket attack on Israel by Hezbollah, which said it wanted to "avenge" the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the US-Israeli strikes. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from...
The Lebanese army accused Israel of targeting the perimeter of a newly established military position in southern Lebanon, near the border, and stated that it had ordered retaliation.
Israeli forces have seized a 900-year-old Crusader-era castle in southern Lebanon, marking a deeper incursion into Lebanese territory than seen in decades. The United Nations has accused Israel of violating Lebanese sovereignty, while Portugal condemned the increased Israeli attacks in the region.
Israel has declared southern Lebanon a 'combat zone' and ordered residents to evacuate north, signaling an intensification of its conflict with Hezbollah. The IDF stated it would use 'extreme force' in the area, which comprises approximately 18% of Lebanon's territory.
Israel and Lebanon held a third round of US-brokered negotiations in Washington, aiming to reach a new ceasefire agreement. The talks were described as "positive" by some officials, even as cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah continued to escalate.
Former Lebanese President Michel Aoun asserted that the Lebanese army must be the exclusive authority in the country's south. He further stressed that maintaining civil peace is a critical "red line."
Presidents of two key US Senate committees have called on Congress to suspend American aid to the Lebanese armed forces. The request stems from the Lebanese army's perceived failure to disarm Hezbollah, following a recent incident in southern Lebanon.
President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran, threatening renewed bombing if a deal isn't reached by Wednesday, while Iran rejected his claims and reiterated threats to close the Strait of Hormuz if US blockades persist. European nations are also exploring options to secure shipping in the strait.
Israeli military strikes have intensified in Lebanon, hitting Beirut and southern areas, killing at least 8-10 people. The Lebanese army has redeployed in the south due to an Israeli ground offensive and incursions, as Israel aims to control swathes of the region.
The Lebanese army announced that explosions in northern Beirut were caused by the interception or technical malfunction of a 16-meter-long Iranian Qadr-110 missile, likely targeting an area outside Lebanon.
Samir Geagea has dismissed the possibility of a civil war in Lebanon, stating that any clashes would occur solely between the Lebanese army and Hezbollah.
The UN rights office has expressed concerns about potential 'ethnic cleansing' as Israel accelerates settlement expansion across the occupied West Bank, leading to the displacement of 36,000 Palestinians within one year.
An Israeli source added to the Post that UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka will arrive in Israel on Monday amid the ongoing escalation.
The Lebanese army withdrew from several border positions in the south of the country while Israeli forces claim to have completed a series of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut.
Dorothee Klaus, UNRWA director in Lebanon, discusses the Lebanese army's deployment in Palestinian camps and the UN aid agency's austerity measures, which threaten to worsen the already dire situation for refugees.