Lebanese Armed Forces
Lebanese army failing to curb Hezbollah activity in south, Israeli officials tell US
"There is no real friction between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah would not want anyone to collect its weapons or destroy its infrastructure," a senior security official said.
Syrian national arrested on border trying to smuggle rocket shells into Lebanon
Lebanon's Aoun seeks extension of UNIFIL mandate, despite failure to prevent Hezbollah activity
Lebanon passes long-disputed General Amnesty Law aimed at relieving prison overcrowding
US, Israel deny report of agreement on foreign forces for Hezbollah disarmament
There is still no agreement between Lebanon and Israel regarding the countries that could deploy troops in Lebanon after the conclusion of UNIFIL's operations.
US pushes back as Katz says IDF will not withdraw from security zone in southern Lebanon
An official clarified that, from Washington's perspective, a permanent Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon is inconsistent with the commitments made under the understandings.
IDF conducts strikes in southern Lebanon as LAF continues to operate in pilot zones - report
According to the LAF, Israel's actions consistently hinder its ability to operate in the pilot zones and work to return south Lebanese residents to their homes.
Hezbollah’s civil branches still operating in Lebanese Army pilot zone, researchers say
As previously reported, Hezbollah’s Islamic Health Organization was able to operate within the zone only days after the LAF deployed to the village.
Hezbollah’s attempts to wreck Beirut-Jerusalem talks failing, experts tell ‘Post’
Beirut and Jerusalem held talks in Rome last week, with some sessions ending early in response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.
Peace with Lebanon cannot come until Hezbollah is disarmed, diplomatically or otherwise - editorial
We owe it to the soldiers still operating in southern Lebanon to exhaust every diplomatic option available to avoid the next deadly incident.
Israel, Lebanon, US weigh who will verify Hezbollah disarmament after negotiations in Rome
Israel, Lebanon, and the US are discussing which countries will take over verifying that areas entered by the LAF are free from Hezbollah.
IDF destroys Iran-backed Hezbollah tunnel systems, says more remain in southern Lebanon
The tunnel network was intended not just for surveillance, but also to facilitate attacks on Israeli troops and communities near the Lebanon border.
Lebanese forces come up against legal restrictions in protecting pilot zones from Hezbollah
Lebanese media reported that many consider the exceptional circumstances facing the country as a reason to justify extending the military’s authority.
Hezbollah disarmament remains key test of US-backed Lebanon-Israel security framework - feature
“You need a third entity, and I think the US Army is the partner of the Lebanese armed forces and, of course, is the partner of the Israelis,” says Mawan Abdallah, head of Kataeb's foreign affairs.
