The Lebanese Army recently conducted a comprehensive inspection of a site in Choueifat, following allegations by the Israeli military that Hezbollah was operating an arms production facility there. According to Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee, Hezbollah had attempted to reconstruct an underground weapons manufacturing site in the Choueifat neighborhood, situated in the southern suburbs of Beirut. This facility was reportedly โฆ
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Lebanon calls emergency security meeting after UNIFIL protest attack
Lebanese officials are convening an emergency session following an assault on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy near Beirutโs airport, which resulted in injuries to the outgoing deputy force commander, Major General Chok Bahadur Dhakal. The incident occurred amid protests by Hezbollah supporters against the Lebanese governmentโs decision to deny landing rights to two Iranian aircraft, a โฆ
Read More ยปUS pledges $117 million aid to Lebanese Army
In a significant move to bolster Lebanonโs security infrastructure, the United States has pledged over $117 million in security assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Internal Security Forces (ISF). This commitment comes as Lebanon seeks to implement a fragile ceasefire with Israel, following a two-month conflict with Hezbollah that concluded in November 2024. The U.S. State Department announced โฆ
Read More ยปIsraeli drone strike kills 5, injures 4 in Tayr Debba
An Israeli drone targeted a van in the town of Tayr Debba in the Tyre district on Friday. According to the Health Ministry, the attack resulted in five fatalities and left four others injured. The Israeli military stated that the strike occurred after individuals were observed loading weapons into a vehicle linked to Hezbollah. The army claimed the operation was โฆ
Read More ยปHochstein Set to Reject Iranโs Role in Lebanon Reconstruction
U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein is poised to deliver a firm message to Lebanese officials, asserting that Iran will not be permitted to participate in Lebanonโs reconstruction efforts. This stance aims to prevent Iranian influence from infiltrating the rebuilding process, particularly through financial channels that could potentially support Hezbollah. Hochsteinโs upcoming visit underscores the United Statesโ commitment to ensuring that Lebanonโs โฆ
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