U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday at a meeting of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council hosted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh that there is in Lebanon a new chance for peace and for a future “free from the grip of Hezbollah”. “In Lebanon there is a new chance for a future free from the grip of …
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Franjieh Says Hezbollah Remains and Disarmament Requires Dialogue
In a recent televised interview, Suleiman Frangieh, leader of Lebanon’s Marada Movement, addressed the current state of the Axis of Resistance, acknowledging its weakened position while asserting that it has not been entirely dismantled. He emphasized the importance of Lebanon’s unity and Arab identity, rejecting any notion of internal division. Frangieh highlighted the potential dangers of internal conflict, cautioning against …
Read More »Aoun Monitors South as Salam Calls for End to Israeli Strikes
On Thursday, Israel executed a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh region, marking one of its most extensive military operations since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in November 2024. According to Lebanese security sources, a total of 14 strikes were carried out, targeting areas purportedly associated with Hezbollah activities. The Israeli military stated that the operation aimed at a strategic underground …
Read More »20 Israeli Airstrikes Pound Hezbollah Military Complex in Nabatieh
On Thursday, Israeli military aircraft executed a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district, marking one of the most extensive bombardments since the November 2024 ceasefire agreement. According to Lebanese security sources, the operation comprised 14 separate strikes targeting areas believed to be associated with Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the strikes aimed at …
Read More »Netanyahu Claims Israeli Jets Intercepted Iranian Planes Aiding Assad
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently revealed that Israeli fighter jets intercepted Iranian aircraft heading toward Syria last year. These planes were reportedly carrying troops intended to reinforce Syrian President Bashar al-Assadโs embattled regime, which was on the verge of collapse at the time. Netanyahu explained that Iran sought to deploy one or two airborne divisions to support Assad, but …
Read More »Israeli Drone Strike Hits South Lebanon, Killing One
An Israeli drone strike targeted the southern Lebanese town of Halta on Sunday, resulting in the death of a civilian, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The victim was reportedly working on a chicken farm at the time of the attack. This incident marks another breach of the ceasefire agreement established in November, which aimed to end over a year of …
Read More »Geagea and Bassil unite in call for Hezbollah disarmament
Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces, has intensified his call for the Lebanese state to assert sole authority over all weaponry. He emphasizes that a genuine state cannot exist without a monopoly on arms, criticizing Hezbollah’s independent military actions as undermining national sovereignty. Geagea argues that Hezbollah’s unilateral decisions have drawn Lebanon into conflicts that do not serve its …
Read More »Geagea: Israel withdrawal hinges on Hezbollah disarmament
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has strongly criticized recent declarations from Hezbollah leaders, particularly their refusal to disarm while Israeli troops remain stationed in South Lebanon. Geagea expressed concern that these public statements undermine Lebanonโs credibility and tarnish its international image, especially after commitments made under a November ceasefire agreement. Hezbollah officials, including Sheikh Naim Qassem, have maintained that disarmament …
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