Tag Archives: Southern Lebanon

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stated that his government has successfully fulfilled the majority of its plans to reestablish authority in the country’s southern region, nearly seven months after a ceasefire ended hostilities with Hezbollah. According to remarks published by the Wall Street Journal, Salam estimated that 80 percent of Beirut’s objectives for securing the area have been met. …

On Saturday, an Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district, resulting in the death of a Hezbollah commander. The incident occurred in Abu al-Aswad, approximately 30 kilometers from the Israeli border. Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed one fatality from the strike. Visual evidence from the scene showed the vehicle’s charred remains, indicating a direct hit. The Israeli …

On Thursday, Israeli military aircraft executed a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district, marking one of the most extensive bombardments since the November 2024 ceasefire agreement. According to Lebanese security sources, the operation comprised 14 separate strikes targeting areas believed to be associated with Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the strikes aimed at …

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 …

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 long-standing prospect of Hezbollah surrendering its weapons may be closer to reality as U.S. pressure intensifies on both Lebanon and Iran. Analysts believe Hezbollah’s military grip has been significantly weakened by over a year of clashes with Israel, including an intense bombing campaign and Israeli ground operations that targeted the group’s infrastructure and senior leadership. Following the conflict, Lebanon …

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced plans to convene the cabinet to address the consolidation of state authority throughout Lebanon and the regulation of armed groups within the nation. This initiative aligns with his commitment to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for the extension of Lebanese government control over all territories and the disarmament of non-state …

Hezbollah Member of Parliament Ali Fayad has urged for a blend of wisdom, patience, and strength in navigating Lebanon’s increasingly volatile security situation, particularly in the southern regions. Speaking during the funeral of a Hezbollah fighter killed in recent hostilities, Fayad emphasized the need for national resolve in the face of continuous Israeli aggression. According to Fayad, Lebanon is in …