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Five members of the Lebanese army were killed on Saturday when an explosion struck a Hezbollah military site in southern Lebanon. According to a military source speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, the blast occurred as troops were clearing munitions and unexploded ordnance left behind from the recent conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The source indicated that the soldiers …

The head of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, has firmly rejected the government’s newly announced timetable to strip the group of its weapons by year’s end, describing the move as both dangerous and unacceptable. Speaking in an interview with Hezbollah’s al-Manar TV, Raad warned that giving up the group’s arms would be akin to “surrendering one’s …

A prominent U.S. congressman visiting Lebanon has expressed Washington’s intention to support Israel’s full withdrawal from southern Lebanon—if the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) can demonstrate comprehensive national control. Speaking during a visit to Beirut, California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa emphasized that the U.S. would advocate for a complete Israeli pullout, contingent on the LAF proving its capability to maintain order …

A deadly Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in the Lebanese town of Kfardan, west of Baalbek, on Thursday, killing one person, according to Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Manar TV. The attack marks a significant shift in Israel’s airstrike campaign, expanding beyond southern Lebanon for the second time this week. Growing Military Activity in Baalbek This latest incident follows a similar drone strike …

Images and videos showing more than 100 individuals dressed in black assembling outside a restaurant in Khalde caused widespread concern across Lebanon on Monday. The gathering, occurring just hours before a pivotal cabinet session scheduled to address the contentious issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament, drew immediate public and media attention. Restaurant Denies Political Motive Behind Gathering Despite the speculation, the management …

Reports on Friday sparked speculation about a change in the U.S. diplomatic approach toward Lebanon, with claims that Morgan Ortagus would be reinstated as special envoy to the country and that Tom Barrack would no longer oversee the Lebanese portfolio. However, a U.S. State Department spokesperson quickly dismissed the rumors, telling Al-Hadath they were “baseless.” Despite this denial, the rumors …

In a key diplomatic development, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed on Friday that his recent visit to Gaza was aimed at shaping a comprehensive strategy for the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the region. The visit underscores growing American efforts to address the dire humanitarian conditions in the conflict-affected territory. Direct Assessment on the Ground Witkoff shared details of …

President Joseph Aoun met Thursday with MP Mohammad Raad, the head of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc, to address mounting pressure—both domestic and international—regarding Hezbollah’s weapons arsenal. The meeting, described by Hezbollah-aligned outlet al-Ahed as a “frank” discussion, comes just days ahead of a pivotal cabinet session set for Tuesday. The topic at hand: ensuring that only state …