Tag Archives: Border Security

Qatar has pledged a significant new package of assistance to Lebanon, committing to send 162 military vehicles and an additional $60 million to support the salaries of Lebanese army officers. This move comes as Lebanon begins to recover from the devastating war between Hezbollah and Israel that ended with a ceasefire in November. The latest round of aid was announced …

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam led a Lebanese delegation to Damascus on Monday for a high-stakes meeting with Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa. Accompanying Salam were key Lebanese ministers, including those responsible for foreign affairs, defense, and the interior. Syrian Defense Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also attended the discussions. This high-profile visit—Salam’s first since taking office—is viewed as pivotal in redefining Lebanon-Syria …

On Wednesday, the Lebanese Army advanced into the Lebanese sector of Hawsh al-Sayyed Ali following the withdrawal of Syrian forces. This strategic move involved the deployment of 60 military vehicles and the establishment of security checkpoints throughout the town, aiming to reinforce stability in the area. The region has experienced heightened tensions due to recent clashes between Lebanese clans and …

Israel has announced that its air force targeted crossing points along the Lebanon-Syria border utilized by Hezbollah for smuggling weapons into Lebanon. The Israeli military emphasized that these smuggling activities violate the existing ceasefire agreements between Israel and Lebanon. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the overnight airstrikes rendered an “illegal crossing” near Lebanon’s Wadi Khaled, adjacent to …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israeli forces will remain in a Syrian buffer zone until a new security force is established on the Syrian side of the border to ensure stability. This action follows the upheaval caused by the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, which led to the emergence of a power vacuum along the border. …