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The Lebanese Army has announced one of its largest-ever operations against drug trafficking, seizing 64 million captagon pills in eastern Lebanon. The raid highlights the country’s ongoing struggle to curb the booming regional trade in the amphetamine-like narcotic, which has become a major source of concern for Gulf states. Massive Seizure in Baalbek In a statement released on Wednesday, the …

U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus is set to arrive in Lebanon on Sunday for a tightly focused visit centered on military and security matters. According to prominent sources, her primary objective will be to review the Lebanese Army’s progress in implementing the government’s decision to consolidate all weapons under state authority. The army has been tasked with executing this policy through …

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 …

Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri announced on Saturday that Hezbollah, the Lebanese army, and the government had reached an understanding to avoid direct confrontation as the country navigates the sensitive issue of disarmament. His remarks come ahead of a crucial parliamentary session that is expected to outline the military’s plan to strip Hezbollah and other armed groups of their weapons. …

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reaffirmed his government’s intention to assert full state authority over its territory, including a controversial plan to disarm Hezbollah. The announcement came during a speech marking Army Day on Thursday, signaling a pivotal moment for the country’s internal stability and its volatile relationship with Israel. Aoun Calls for Unified Control of Arms in Lebanon In …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri marked the Lebanese Army’s 80th anniversary on Thursday with a tribute highlighting the institution’s enduring role in maintaining national unity and safeguarding sovereignty. A Legacy of Sacrifice and National Cohesion In a formal statement, Berri praised the army’s longstanding service since its establishment in 1945, describing it as a unifying force in a divided landscape. “For …

Lebanese political and military leadership are intensifying efforts to finalize a response to a recent U.S. proposal that links a cessation of Israeli military activity and withdrawal from Lebanese territory with the gradual disarmament of Hezbollah. The process is taking place amid complex internal discussions, constitutional considerations, and heightened regional tensions. Internal Deliberations and Strategic Conditions According to officials familiar …

Lebanese security forces have detained a high-ranking figure linked to the Islamic State group, marking a significant development in ongoing efforts to dismantle extremist networks operating within the country. The arrest followed an intensive campaign of surveillance and intelligence gathering conducted by the Lebanese Army’s Intelligence Directorate. The suspect, identified only by the initials R.F. and known by the alias …