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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 …

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reiterated that diplomatic efforts are the only viable path to end Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon. He emphasized that Lebanon can no longer endure the rhetoric of war and is committed to pursuing peaceful solutions.. Aoun has consistently advocated for the Lebanese state to hold exclusive control over arms, a goal that he acknowledges must …

In a significant move to bolster Lebanon’s 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 …

The Lebanese Army has taken control of a key site belonging to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP-GC) in Qousaya, located in the Beqaa Valley. This move is part of a broader effort by the Lebanese military to assert control over areas previously held by various armed groups. The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced …