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General Joseph Aoun: The Army Is Lebanon's Cornerstone

Army Commander General Joseph Aoun, accompanied by several senior officers, major unit commanders and independent regiments, observed a live-fire combat drill in the Aqoura region. The drill was conducted by cadets from the Military Academy’s lieutenant qualification course. The exercise simulated an attack on and the elimination of a terrorist ...

The Lebanese Army: Protector of the Republic

The recent assassinations of Fouad Shokr in Beirut and Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran by Israeli operatives have escalated tensions in the region, risking igniting an all-out war between Iran’s proxies and Israel. The conflict has reached unprecedented levels, drawing global attention and overshadowing significant national moments. Amid this turmoil, ...

Venezuela Opposition Urges Army to Side with the 'People'

Venezuela's opposition leaders on Monday appealed to the Army, the main pillar of support for President Nicolas Maduro, to "take the side of the people" after his disputed reelection, a call swiftly met with a criminal probe. Prosecutors said they had opened an investigation targeting opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and presidential ...

17 Injured In Hezb Attack on Nahariya

The Israeli army radio reported that 17 injuries were recorded in a Hezbollah attack on Nahariya with drones. The mayor of Nahariya spoke of injuries and material damage. In recent field developments, the town of Aita al-Shaab in the central sector was subjected to intermittent artillery shelling on Tuesday. Additionally, Israeli warplanes raided ...

Hezb Retaliates After Tense Night

A new round of escalation began after an intense night of Israeli airstrikes that hit deep inside Lebanon. Hezbollah launched several rocket salvos at Israeli army positions in the annexed Golan Heights on Tuesday "in response" to Israeli strikes on Lebanon the previous day. Hezbollah fighters launched "intense rocket barrages" at two Israeli ...

Two Injured in Israeli Airstrike on Khiam

The Israeli army continues to attack Lebanon's southern areas. Israeli planes bombed Aita al-Shaab on Wednesday morning and have been flying at low altitude over Lebanese airspace in the area since dawn. Overnight Tuesday, despite a cautious calm prevailing in the region, Israeli military aircraft and drones launched a series of raids on towns ...

Let Them Eat Pastries!

  A famous quote, falsely attributed to Marie Antoinette, when she was told that the Parisians were out of bread during the French Revolution. “Let them eat pastries.” This is what has been resounding in the ears of retired military personnel for years. On Tuesday, former officers and soldiers once again took to the streets to demand a ...

Mikati, Berri, Joumblatt Call for Ceasefire and Army Deployment in the South

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on Wednesday from Ain al-Tine for an "immediate ceasefire" and the implementation of measures announced by the Lebanese government to enforce UN Security Council Resolution 1701. He also recommended the "deployment of the Lebanese army in the area south of the Litani River so that it can fully carry ...

South Lebanon: UNIFIL Rejects Israeli Request to Relocate

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stated on Saturday that it would not abandon its positions in southern Lebanon, despite what it described as an Israeli request to "relocate." "On September 30, the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) notified UNIFIL of its intention to undertake limited ground incursions into Lebanon. ...

Gaza: First Evacuation Order in Weeks, Israel Vows 'Great Force'

The Israeli army warned residents to evacuate part of central Gaza on Saturday, saying the military was preparing to use "great force" against Hamas fighters in the area. The evacuation call is the first in weeks for Gaza as the Israeli military has largely shifted its focus to fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon. "Hamas and the terrorist ...