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With local elections scheduled for Saturday in southern Lebanon, differing accounts have surfaced regarding the scope of U.S. assurances to Beirut concerning Israel’s potential military actions during the vote. While some sources suggest that full security guarantees have been secured, others indicate that such assurances may be more limited in scope. On Thursday evening, Lebanon-based LBCI television reported that Lebanese …

As Lebanon prepares for municipal and mayoral elections on Saturday, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri has issued a strong call for voter participation, particularly in southern border towns. In a public address on Thursday, Berri emphasized the symbolic importance of casting ballots in areas close to Israel, framing the act of voting as a statement of national sovereignty and resilience. …

The United States has launched a new initiative aimed at dismantling financial operations linked to Hezbollah in South America. On Monday, the U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program announced an offer of up to $10 million for credible information that exposes Hezbollah’s financial networks in the region. This move reflects longstanding concerns about the group’s operational footprint in …

On Saturday, an Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district, resulting in the death of a Hezbollah commander. The incident occurred in Abu al-Aswad, approximately 30 kilometers from the Israeli border. Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed one fatality from the strike. Visual evidence from the scene showed the vehicle’s charred remains, indicating a direct hit. The Israeli …

Lebanese authorities are reportedly encountering resistance from key international stakeholders, especially within the Arab world, regarding financial support for reconstruction efforts. According to a report published Friday by Nidaa al-Watan, this hesitation stems from broader concerns tied to Lebanon’s political trajectory and regional stability. Donor nations, both Arab and Western, have communicated to Lebanon that they are unwilling to commit …

An incident involving a United Nations peacekeeping patrol and residents of the southern Lebanese town of al-Jmeijmeh escalated into a confrontation on Friday morning, resulting in injuries and conflicting claims over the use of force. The event unfolded in the Bint Jbeil district, where tensions between UNIFIL troops and local communities have occasionally surfaced in the past. According to Lebanon’s …

A source familiar with Hezbollah’s internal discussions has indicated that the group is prepared to seriously engage in the issue of relinquishing its arsenal to the Lebanese state, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s longstanding internal debate over non-state arms. According to remarks shared with Al-Hadath, a broadcaster affiliated with Al-Arabiya, the source said that discussions between Hezbollah …

During a high-level summit in Riyadh attended by Gulf leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman publicly affirmed the kingdom’s support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to restore institutional authority and consolidate control over armed forces under state command. The statement marked a clear endorsement of Lebanon’s attempts to reinforce sovereignty and internal security amid …