Lebanese army

Meerab Gathering Draws 'Rescue Roadmap' to Salvage Lebanon

The Leader of the Lebanese Forces (LF), Samir Geagea, chaired a national gathering of opposition forces at the party’s headquarters in Meerab under the title “In Defense of Lebanon” to propose a “rescue roadmap” after the war “that Lebanon was dragged into reached a catastrophic level, amidst the suffering of the Lebanese from death, ...

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Lebanese authorities are resolute in their commitment to maintaining the “intact” reputation of BRHIA, ensuring stringent security measures, order and adherence to the law.  Furthermore, caretaker Minister of Interior and Municipalities Bassam Mawlawi and caretaker Minister of Transport and Public Works Ali Hamiye emphasized on Monday that ...

Gabriel: The US Is Working Hard for a Ceasefire

President and CEO of the American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) Ed Gabriel said on Tuesday that he met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the situation in Lebanon. Gabriel revealed Blinken’s assurance that the US would be providing resources for the Lebanese Armed Forces in terms of equipment and training, as they ...

Israel Expands Ground Offensive in Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had launched targeted raids against Hezbollah in southwest Lebanon, expanding its ground operations along the country's coastline after deploying more troops. “Yesterday (Monday), the 146th Division began limited, localized, targeted operational activities against Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in ...

Joumblatt Unveils Initiative for Implementation of 1701

During meetings with the crisis cells in West Aley and Choueifat-Khaldeh on Monday, former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt presented a national initiative aimed at halting the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon. The central focus of the plan is the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls ...

Urgent Appeal from Opposition MPs: Turn National Tragedy into a Historic Opportunity

The opposition MPs held a press conference in Martyrs' Square, addressing the Lebanese people “in light of the tragedy our nation is experiencing due to the brutality of Israeli aggression, particularly affecting our fellow citizens in the south, Bekaa, and southern Beirut—who are suffering from killings, displacement, and ...

Lebanese Army Urges National Unity Amid Israeli Aggressions

The Lebanese army issued a statement on Sunday morning, urging “citizens to maintain national unity and avoid actions that could harm civil peace during this critical and sensitive phase in our nation's history.” "The Army Command continues to take the necessary security measures and fulfill its national duty to preserve civil peace. It calls ...

Gemayel: Stop the Support Front; Hand over Hezb's Weapons to Lebanese Army

The leader of the Lebanese Kataeb Party, MP Sami Gemayel, demanded that Hezbollah "stop the support front" and "hand over its weapons and soldiers to the Lebanese army." During a press conference in Bikfaya, Gemayel stated, "We have heard Hezbollah's narrative, and we want to emphasize that no party or individual can lead Lebanon into war alone. ...

Qatar Fund Grants $15 Million to the Lebanese Army

The Qatar Fund for Development announced on Tuesday its intention to provide a “$15 million donation to supply the army with fuel for a period of 3 months, a move aimed at strengthening its capacity to face growing security challenges in light of the economic difficulties Lebanon is experiencing.” The army's Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph ...

Void at Military Council Following State Council Decision?

The Lebanese military is once again facing a potential void. This time, it is the Military Council that is at risk. After a decision to suspend the implementation of a measure taken on December 6 by the Caretaker Defense Minister, Maurice Slim, Major General Pierre Saab is set to retire on September 27... unless the State Council reverses its ...