Lebanese army

Israel Destroys More Hezbollah Infrastructure as Ceasefire Committee Convenes

Israeli army spokesperson Avichae Adraee announced on Wednesday that the troops of the 188th Brigade destroyed underground Hezbollah headquarters connected by a tunnel stretching for “tens of meters.” Adraee further disclosed on his X account that Hezbollah used this site to launch missiles toward cities and villages in the northern Israeli ...

Several Homes Destroyed in Israeli Operations in Naqoura and Kfar Kila

In their most recent operations in southern Lebanon, Israeli forces conducted excavation operations using bulldozers in Naqoura early on Tuesday, demolishing several homes. In Kfar Kila, numerous houses were destroyed while drones flew at low altitudes over Tyre. The Israeli Army also fired machine guns toward Naqoura, a town it infiltrated ...

Israeli Army Releases Lebanese Soldier, Continues Operations in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli Army has released Lebanese soldier Abdo Mohammed Abdel-Al, who was detained after crossing into Israeli territory on Saturday while helping his brother herd livestock in the al-Majidiye plain, located in southern Lebanon. A military source in the Lebanese Army confirmed to a foreign media outlet that "Israeli forces arrested a ...

One Person Killed in Israeli Drone Strike on a Car on Khardali Road

A blue Mercedes vehicle was targeted by an Israeli drone on the Khardali road, connecting Nabatiyeh to Marjayoun, on Saturday morning. One person was killed and several others injured. The identity of the victim remains unknown. Two explosions were also heard Saturday morning in the village of Kfar Kila, in further Israeli violations of the ...

US Steps Up Support for the Lebanese Armed Forces Amid Regional Turmoil

Lebanon is at a critical juncture as it navigates a complex regional landscape, and emphasis on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) has never been more important. In Washington, there is a strong belief that empowering the LAF is essential to countering militant factions like Hezbollah and ensuring the stability of the country. In the wake of the ...

The Army in Khiam: The First Step Toward a Full Return

On the night of Tuesday, December 10, a powerful explosion rocked the Marjayoun region, leaving residents in uncertainty as its cause remained unclear. By morning, it appeared that a family had attempted to discreetly return to their home in Khiam, defying Israeli army restrictions on approaching its positions along the border. Shortly after the ...

Aoun and Kurilla Discuss US Support for Lebanese Army and Ceasefire Implementation

Lebanese Army Commander General Joseph Aoun hosted US Central Command Chief General Michael E. Kurilla at his office in Yarzeh. The two officials discussed the overall situation in Lebanon and the broader region, as well as strategies for maintaining US assistance to the Lebanese Army. The meeting also covered the progress and implementation of ...

Southern Lebanon: LAF Deploys in Five Positions Around Khiam

The Lebanese Army Command announced on Wednesday evening that "Army units have deployed to five positions around the town of Khiam, in the Marjayoun region, in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)." According to the official statement, this marks the first phase of the deployment in the region, which coincides ...

Israeli Raid on Ainata, Bint Jbeil

On Wednesday morning, the Israeli army launched a raid on the Aïnata area of Bint Jbeil, killing one person and wounding another. Meanwhile, as the Lebanese army (LAF) attempted to re-enter its positions in Khiam, it was confronted by Israeli forces, preventing the LAF from entering the northern quarters of the village. Earlier in the ...

General Security and Lebanese Army Announce Recruitment for Specialist Officers

The General Directorate of General Security and the Lebanese Army launched on Tuesday recruitment campaigns for specialist officers in several fields including medicine, pharmacy, engineering and administration. Both initiatives aim to attract qualified professionals, offering positions to civilians and military personnel alike, with applications ...

Ceasefire in Lebanon: US, France, UNIFIL and LAF Hold Their First Meeting

The international committee tasked with monitoring the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel held its first meeting on Monday. “The United States, France, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the Lebanese Army (LAF) and the Israeli army met on December 9 in Naqoura to coordinate their support for the cessation of ...

Security Forces Take Action at Lebanese-Syrian Border

Caretaker Interior Minister Judge Bassam Mawlawi instructed the General Directorate of General Security to take immediate measures at the Syrian-Lebanese border to prevent Syrians from attempting to enter Lebanon illegally and to promptly increase the number of personnel. Following up on the situation at the Masnaa border crossing, he also tasked ...