Tag: #lebanon

Lebanon’s Army Claims Arms Monopoly in the South, Testing Hezbollah and Israel

Lebanon’s military says only state forces and UN peacekeepers now bear arms south of the Litani, a first in decades—and a fragile test.

#lebanon, #hezbollah, #israel, #unifil, #middleeast

Lebanon’s Army Claims Monopoly on Arms in the South, Testing Hezbollah’s Role and a Fragile Ceasefire

Lebanon’s military says it now controls the area south of the Litani River, sidelining Hezbollah’s presence and raising questions over Israel and UNIFIL.

#lebanon, #hezbollah, #israel, #unifil, #ceasefire

Lebanese Army Says It Has Secured First-Ever Monopoly on Arms in Southern Border Zone

Lebanon’s army says it has completed the first phase of a U.S.-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah south of the Litani under a 2024 ceasefire.

#lebanon, #hezbollah, #israel, #ceasefire, #unifil

Historic Talks at Naqoura: Lebanon and Israel Meet After Four Decades

Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks in Naqoura for the first time in 40 years, focusing on ceasefire reinforcement.

#lebanon, #israel, #ceasefire, #unitednations, #diplomacy

Historic Talks Between Lebanon and Israel Signal Potential Shift in Relations

Lebanon and Israel engage in direct talks at UNIFIL, marking a significant diplomatic step.

#lebanon, #israel, #diplomacy, #middleeast

Israeli and Lebanese Civilian Representatives Hold Historic Talks

Historic talks in Naqoura mark a shift to civilian engagement in Israeli-Lebanese relations, fostering hopes for lasting regional peace.

#israel, #lebanon, #diplomacy, #ceasefire, #peace

Pope Leo XIV Concludes Historic Visit to Lebanon, Calls for Unity and Peace

Pope Leo XIV visits Beirut, honors 2020 port explosion victims, and calls for unity and peace in Lebanon.

#popeleoXIV, #lebanon, #beirut, #unity, #peace

Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Kills Hezbollah Chief of Staff, Escalating Regional Tensions

Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills 5, including Hezbollah's Chief of Staff, raising regional tensions and fears of renewed conflict.

#israel, #hezbollah, #lebanon, #middleeast, #conflict

Lebanon and Cyprus Finalize Maritime Border Agreement, Paving Way for Energy Exploration

Lebanon and Cyprus sign a landmark maritime border agreement, enabling potential offshore energy exploration amid Turkish objections.

#lebanon, #cyprus, #maritimeagreement, #energyexploration, #turkey

Lebanon and Cyprus Sign Landmark Maritime Border Agreement

Lebanon and Cyprus finalize a maritime border deal, paving the way for offshore energy exploration, despite Turkish objections.

#lebanon, #cyprus, #maritime, #energy, #turkey

Lebanon and Cyprus Finalize Maritime Border Agreement, Paving Way for Energy Exploration

Lebanon and Cyprus sign a historic maritime border agreement, enabling potential offshore energy exploration.

#lebanon, #cyprus, #maritime, #energy, #diplomacy

Lebanese Authorities Launch Disarmament Campaign in Palestinian Refugee Camps

Lebanon commences disarmament of Palestinian factions in refugee camps, aiming to consolidate state control amid mixed responses.

#lebanon, #palestinianrefugees, #disarmament, #middleeast

Lebanon's Controversial Disarmament Plan Spurs Political Turmoil

Lebanon plans to disarm non-state groups including Hezbollah, sparking political uproar and warnings of unrest.

#lebanon, #hezbollah, #disarmament, #us, #israel

Lebanese Government Moves to Disarm Hezbollah Amid Rising Tensions

Lebanon plans to disarm Hezbollah, facing opposition amid international pressure. State aims for weapon monopoly by year-end.

#lebanon, #hezbollah, #politics, #disarmament

Lebanon Initiates Bold Plan to Disarm Palestinian Factions in Refugee Camps

Lebanon moves to disarm Palestinian factions in camps, marking a significant policy shift with potential regional impact.

#lebanon, #palestinianrefugees, #disarmament, #middleeast