Israeli forces target Hezbollah as ceasefire breaches increase in Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Issues Warning to Hezbollah Israel’s defense minister has raised concerns about Hezbollah’s military activities and their apparent lack of compliance with ceasefire agreements from last year. On Sunday, Defense Minister Israel Katz stated, “Hezbollah is playing with fire, and the Lebanese president is dragging his feet.” He emphasized that the Lebanese government […]
U.S. government urges Lebanon to disband Hezbollah by 2025
US Pressures Lebanon on Hezbollah Disarmament The Trump administration has ramped up its calls for the Lebanese government to take action against Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group. A high-ranking US official has even labeled Lebanon a “failed state” due to its lack of decisive action. Thomas Barrack, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy […]
Voting by those in the diaspora might weaken Hezbollah’s hold on Lebanon.
Lebanon finds itself at a crucial juncture in its history. After enduring years of economic decline and political deadlock, compounded by the influence of Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah, the country faces significant decisions. It can either reclaim its sovereignty and democratic values or stay under the cloud of Hezbollah’s armed presence and Iranian control. The […]
Israel, during the Gaza ceasefire, carries out overnight strikes on Lebanon, resulting in at least one death.
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes in Lebanon overnight, targeting Hezbollah and resulting in at least one fatality. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that the assault on the village of Musaileh also destroyed the primary road connecting Lebanon to Beirut. A statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) indicated they were striking at “Hezbollah terrorist […]
Lebanon Halts NGO Tied to Hezbollah for Displaying Images of Terrorist Leaders on Famous Ocean Site
Lebanon Suspends License of Hezbollah-Linked NGO On Tuesday, the Lebanese government put a halt to the operating license of Risrat Association, an NGO associated with Hezbollah. This action followed their use of prominent locations to display images of a deceased Hezbollah leader. On September 25, Risrat projected an image of Hassan Nasrallah, the notorious Hezbollah […]
Pope Leo XIV Announces First Overseas Visit as Pope to Lebanon and Turkey
Pope Leo XIV’s Upcoming Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV will travel to Türkiye and Lebanon at the end of November. While a trip to Türkiye seemed likely, it aligns with the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. This historic gathering, led by Constantine the […]
Trump delivered $230 million to Lebanon prior to the government shutdown.
The Trump administration recently allocated $230 million to Lebanon just before a potential government shutdown, ensuring critical funds wouldn’t lapse. This support is crucial for maintaining a fragile ceasefire between Beirut and Israel. The funding primarily aims to bolster the Lebanese army, with an emphasis on disarming Hezbollah—a political and military group backed by Iran. […]
Israel Proposes to Leave Lebanon Following Significant Choice to Disarm Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached out to Lebanon on Monday, expressing support for the Lebanese government’s commitment to disarm Hezbollah, which was announced earlier this month. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, faced significant losses after a series of attacks on Israel last fall, which included missiles, rockets, and drones following the Hamas assault on October […]
MIKE POMPEO: Ways Trump can help Lebanon resist Iran’s influence
Lebanon’s Crucial Juncture Lebanon finds itself at a significant crossroads. After years under Iran’s influence and Hezbollah’s strong grip, there’s now a historic chance for the Lebanese people to reclaim their sovereignty and for the U.S. to further its own interests. However, for any real progress to be made, we need to be crystal clear […]
US diplomat seeks truce in Israel after Lebanon supports Hezbollah disarmament
US Envoy Discusses Ceasefire in Lebanon On Monday, Tom Barrack, the US special envoy to Lebanon, announced plans to talk about a possible ceasefire agreement with Israel. This follows Lebanon’s endorsement of a US initiative aimed at disarming Hezbollah. Barrack stated that he would be meeting with Lebanese officials, including President Joseph Aoun, to explore […]