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Israeli Drone Leaves One Injured in Deir Siryan, South Lebanon

This is Beirut, 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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One person was injured on Thursday in an Israeli drone strike targeting a motorcycle in the southern Lebanese town of Deir Siryan, in the caza of Marjayoun. The strike is the latest in a series of Israeli raids along the volatile frontier. Meanwhile, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) made a notable move by transporting vehicles confiscated from ...

Retired Officers Protest Fuel Allowance Exclusion

Rayan Chami, 15:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Retired officers of the Lebanese Army protested on Thursday over their exclusion from fuel allowances granted to other security forces. Despite legal rulings in their favor, they say their demands remain unmet. For them, this is no longer just about fuel – it’s about justice.

LAF Commander Reaffirms Coordination with UNIFIL

This is Beirut, 11/06 17:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander General Rudolph Haikal emphasized the critical importance of continued coordination between the Lebanese Army and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) during a visit to the mission’s headquarters in Naqoura on Wednesday. In a meeting with UNIFIL Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro, Haikal ...

Two Suspects Arrested in Zahle with a Stockpile of Weapons and Drugs

This is Beirut, 11/06 11:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Lebanese Army arrested two individuals transporting a large quantity of weapons and ammunition in their vehicle in the Chtaura-Zahle area. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Army Command said the two suspects (M.N. and H.J.) were apprehended on June 10, 2025, after a targeted operation carried out by the Intelligence Directorate. After ...

President Aoun in Jordan to Deepen Ties, Address Refugee Crisis

This is Beirut, 10/06 15:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun arrived in Amman on Tuesday for a high-level visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation with Jordan, particularly in addressing the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis and promoting regional stability. Aoun was received at Marka Military Airport with full honors by Jordan’s King Abdullah II. The visit included formal ...

US Messages to Lebanon: Is the Government Listening?

Philippe Abi-Akl, 10/06 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Sources familiar with the matter report that President Donald Trump is undertaking a sweeping reassessment of his administration’s inner circle ahead of the self-imposed June deadline for negotiations with Iran. The shake-up comes amid rising internal friction—particularly between Vice President JD Vance and Trump’s son, Donald Trump ...

Tenenti: No Discussions Have Taken Place Regarding UNIFIL’s Funding

This is Beirut, 09/06 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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UNIFIL spokesperson in Lebanon Andrea Tenenti said on Monday that no discussions have taken place regarding a reduction in international funding for UNIFIL’s mission in Lebanon, two months before the annual renewal of its mandate. “We are committed to ensuring security and stability in southern Lebanon, and we aim to hand over all our duties ...

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut, 08/06 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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An Israeli drone strike targeted a motorcycle on the Chehabiyeh-Kfar Dunin highway in southern Lebanon on Sunday, killing one person and injuring several others, according to local sources. The attack involved two missiles and triggered an immediate response from local ambulance crews. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, and ...

No Change in Palestinian Position on Camp Disarmament

This is Beirut, 07/06 22:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Palestinian sources cited on Saturday by Houna Loubnan say there appears to be no change in the decision to hand over weapons to the Lebanese authorities. Recent objections raised by certain Palestinian factions are reportedly aimed solely at increasing leverage in negotiations with the Lebanese state to gain further rights for camp ...

Israel Steps Up Military Pressure on Lebanon’s Official Authorities

Bassam Abou Zeid, 06/06 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As the Israeli Army issued a warning to Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday, Lebanon sought to avoid Israeli airstrikes on the targeted sites. The Lebanese representative to the Ceasefire Monitoring Committee approached the committee’s chairman, US General Michael Leeney, promising that the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) would enter and inspect ...

South Lebanon: Israeli Spying Device Dismantled

This is Beirut, 05/06 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army announced in a statement on Thursday that a specialized military unit dismantled an Israeli espionage device found in the outskirts of the southern town of Yaroun, in the district of Bint Jbeil.. The device was equipped with a camera and discovered during engineering survey operations in the region. “The unit acted swiftly ...

UN Appoints Italian General Diodato Abagnara as New UNIFIL Commander

This is Beirut, 04/06 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as the new Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the UN announced on Wednesday. Major General Abagnara succeeds Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of Spain, who led the mission ...

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