Tag Archives: Beirut

Lebanon’s cabinet is set to review a military proposal on Friday regarding Hezbollah’s disarmament, but the plan does not include a fixed timeline, according to a report from LBCI. Army officials argue that setting deadlines is unrealistic given the complexity of the mission and the fluid security conditions on the ground. No Timetable in Army Proposal Military sources told LBCI …

Palestinian groups in several Beirut refugee camps have formally handed over stockpiles of weapons to the Lebanese Army, marking a significant step in the government’s broader effort to disarm non-state actors across the country. The move underscores Lebanon’s attempt to consolidate security authority amid heightened regional tensions and international pressure. Details of the Weapons Transfer According to Ramez Dimashkieh, head …

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to intensify following a new wave of drone strikes across southern Lebanon. On Friday, an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle targeted a Renault Rapid vehicle in the town of Baraashit, killing one individual and injuring another, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. While official confirmation of the victim’s identity has not been issued, regional broadcaster Al-Arabiya …

Crowds gathered outside the Iranian embassy in Beirut on Wednesday in response to a call by Hezbollah, marking what was described as a significant moment in Iran’s resistance against recent military pressure. The demonstration was framed as a celebration of resilience following the conclusion of hostilities between Iran and a coalition of adversaries, primarily Israel and the United States. Hezbollah …

Lebanon is actively working to rejuvenate its tourism sector, aiming to attract visitors from the Gulf region as part of a broader strategy to revitalize its economy. The country is focusing on restoring its image as a prime destination for travelers, particularly from neighboring Gulf nations. In May 2025, the United Arab Emirates lifted its travel ban on Lebanon, a …

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) released a public safety advisory on Thursday, urging residents of southern Beirut to evacuate areas believed to be near infrastructure linked to Hezbollah. The message, conveyed by Arabic-language military spokesperson Avichay Adraee, identified specific buildings and locations in the city’s southern suburbs as being affiliated with the group, which Israel designates as a terrorist organization. …

Phased Disarmament Plan for Hezbollah Could Be Proposed in Anticipated Talks with Lebanese Presidency A structured approach to disarming Hezbollah may emerge as part of future discussions between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and the organization’s leadership, according to a report published on Monday. The proposed framework reportedly outlines a phased, geographically based strategy that would dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure region …

Disarmament of Palestinian armed groups in Lebanon is set to begin in mid-June, starting with three camps located in the capital city of Beirut. The timeline was confirmed by President Joseph Aoun, following the first official meeting of a newly formed joint Lebanese-Palestinian committee tasked with overseeing the disarmament process. This development stems from a recent agreement reached between Lebanese …