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During a high-level summit in Riyadh attended by Gulf leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman publicly affirmed the kingdom’s support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to restore institutional authority and consolidate control over armed forces under state command. The statement marked a clear endorsement of Lebanon’s attempts to reinforce sovereignty and internal security amid …

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 …

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 Lebanon’s 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 …

A tragic incident unfolded in the southern Lebanese town of Braiqaa on Sunday when an explosion involving unexploded ordnance claimed the lives of four individuals and injured four others. The blast occurred inside a Lebanese Army vehicle, and among the dead were an army officer and two soldiers, according to local media sources. Earlier in the week, another fatal explosion …

Tensions flared again along the Lebanon-Israel border on Wednesday, as Israeli drone and airstrikes killed at least two individuals in southern Lebanon. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, one person died when a drone targeted a vehicle in Wadi al-Hujair, approximately 12 kilometers from the Israeli border. A separate strike in the town of Hanin also claimed one life and injured …

The Lebanese Army has initiated operations to enter Hezbollah-controlled sites situated north of the Litani River, marking a significant development in the nation’s security landscape. This move aligns with the stipulations of the 2024 ceasefire agreement, which mandates Hezbollah’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the Lebanese Army’s assumption of control in these areas. The army’s approach has been characterized by …

The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had carried out airstrikes targeting military positions in both eastern and southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement reached in late November. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the attacks included a strike on an underground militant facility in Lebanon’s Bekaa region and another on a rocket launch site in the south, …

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a warning on Sunday, stating that if Hezbollah does not retreat beyond the Litani River, there will be no agreement, and Israel will have to take action. Katz emphasized Israel’s commitment to ensuring the full implementation of the agreement in Lebanon, with a focus on safeguarding the return of residents in northern Israel. However, …