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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. …

Palestinian groups in several Beirut refugee camps have formally handed over stockpiles of weapons to the Lebanese Army, marking a significant step in the government’s broader effort to disarm non-state actors across the country. The move underscores Lebanon’s attempt to consolidate security authority amid heightened regional tensions and international pressure. Details of the Weapons Transfer According to Ramez Dimashkieh, head …

The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on a resolution that would bring an end to the long-running UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, by December 31, 2026. If approved, the resolution would mark the conclusion of more than 40 years of continuous UN presence in the region. Two diplomats confirmed late Wednesday that the United …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has issued a strong warning against any confrontation with the Lebanese Army, as the government moves forward with plans to disarm Hezbollah and other armed groups. According to LBCI television, visitors quoted Berri as saying: “Whoever throws (even a) rose at the Lebanese Army is a dog, a son of a dog, and this is the …

A newly circulated United Nations draft resolution, obtained by AFP, outlines plans to gradually wind down and withdraw the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) after nearly five decades of deployment. The peacekeeping mission, first established in 1978 and significantly expanded following the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, would see its mandate formally end on December 31, 2026, with …

Lebanon’s judiciary has approved the release of former central bank governor Riad Salameh on bail set at more than $20 million, judicial sources confirmed Tuesday. The 75-year-old, who has been held for nearly a year on charges of embezzlement and financial misconduct, is now barred from traveling for one year as part of the court’s decision. A Controversial Figure at …

Key Points Netanyahu welcomed Lebanon’s plan to disarm Hezbollah by end of 2025. Israel says it could reduce its troop presence if the plan is implemented. Hezbollah rejects disarmament until Israel withdraws and stops airstrikes. U.S. is pressuring Beirut to limit Hezbollah after a 14-month war. The 2023–24 conflict left over 4,000 dead and caused $11 billion in damage. Israeli …

Key Points Hezbollah and Amal have called a rally in Beirut against government disarmament plans. Sheikh Naim Qassem will deliver a speech Monday to set Hezbollah’s position. Netanyahu welcomed Lebanon’s decision, suggesting Israel could withdraw troops from southern Lebanon. Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, with troops holding five strategic hills. The decision to disarm Hezbollah could reshape …