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Lebanese Army - Lebanon - Lebanese Civil War - Civil War - Lebanese civil war history - Lebanese Civil War memory - Hezbollah

Lebanon’s unfinished war and the risk of another

Fifty-one years after the spark of Lebanon’s civil war, the country faces a familiar and dangerous reality, where unresolved dual authority and armed actors outside the state continue to threaten a return to conflict.

By Josiane Hajj Moussa
Lebanese Army - Sovereignty - Lebanese sovereignty - Southern Lebanon - European peacekeeping

After UNIFIL will Europe take control of south Lebanon?

With UNIFIL’s withdrawal looming, Europe may temporarily oversee southern Lebanon, while the ultimate goal remains full Lebanese Army control and sovereignty.

By Josiane Hajj Moussa
Lebanese Army - Lebanon sovereignty - Middle East politics - Hezbollah influence - Lebanon independence

Lebanon… Independence in an era of lost sovereignty

The country struggles with eroded sovereignty, militia control, financial crisis, and exclusion from regional and international diplomacy.

By Omar Harkous
Lebanese Army - Nawaf Salam - ceasefire violations - donor conference - diplomatic track

Salam: Lebanon is ready to negotiate with Israel

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam signals Lebanon’s readiness for direct talks with Israel, emphasizes disarming militias, strengthening border security, and advancing economic recovery with international support.

By The Beiruter
Lebanese Army - Lebanon - Qatar - Lebanese armed forces - Rodolphe Haykal

LAF commander seeks to enhance cooperation and support to the Lebanese army in Qatar

Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Rodolphe Haykal’s visit to Qatar aims to strengthen bilateral ties and secure vital support for Lebanon’s military amid ongoing regional and domestic challenges.

By The Beiruter
Lebanese Army - Lebanon - Hezbollah - Baabda Palace - Cabinet

Lebanon moves toward state control of arms

Lebanon’s Cabinet met in Baabda to review the army’s disarmament plan, affirm election timelines, and reinforce state authority amid rising border tensions.

By The Beiruter
Lebanese Army - Lebanon - Beirut - Arab-Israeli conflict - Palestine

Palestinian authority advances security restructuring in Lebanon

A Palestinian Authority delegation arrives in Beirut to restructure its security forces, enforce camp discipline, and oversee weapons handovers.

By The Beiruter
Lebanese Army - Lebanon

Retired veterans secure promises on six key demands

Retired Lebanese army veterans secured government promises on six key demands in a meeting with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and top ministers.

By The Beiruter
Lebanese Army - Lebanon

Lebanon declares full-scale war on Captagon trade

Lebanon is waging a nationwide crackdown on Captagon, targeting factories and networks to protect society and restore Arab ties.

By The Beiruter
Lebanese Army - Lebanon - France

France reaffirms commitment to Lebanon’s stability and reform

France is reinforcing its role as Lebanon’s key partner, backing the army and reforms while urging political will to secure stability and recovery.

By The Beiruter
Lebanese Army - USA

Pentagon approves $14.2m aid package for Lebanese Army

Washington has unlocked $14.2 million in new aid for the Lebanese Army, a timely lifeline for a force struggling to stay afloat amid Lebanon’s financial collapse.

By The Beiruter
Lebanese Army - Lebanon - Hezbollah

Ashraf Rifi: Hezbollah’s weapons will be surrendered within months

Hezbollah's arsenal remains one of Lebanon's most pressing challenges. Far from being a purely internal affair, it has become a central component of the regional and international struggle for power.

By Josiane Hajj Moussa