The Lebanese army deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiya, a pilot zone, as part of a US-brokered agreement with Israel for gradual withdrawal and Hezbollah prevention. Residents express distrust and fear over the deal, citing ongoing Israeli presence and past conflict, while PM Salam makes a political statement.
US President Donald Trump vowed significant aid to Lebanon during a meeting with President Joseph Aoun, who sought Washington's backing to disarm Hezbollah and pursue peace with Israel. Trump also announced the resumption of direct US airline flights to Lebanon, suspended over 40 years ago.
Lebanese army units began deploying to Zawtar al-Gharbieh, a "pilot zone" in southern Lebanon, as President Joseph Aoun visits Washington. This deployment is part of a US-brokered deal with Israel for IDF withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament, though Israel has not yet begun its withdrawal.
Lebanese troops deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Froun, and Srifa in a "pilot zone" in southern Lebanon, following an Israeli withdrawal under a US-brokered agreement. This precedes a Trump-Aoun meeting where Lebanon seeks full Israeli withdrawal and army support.
Disagreements persist between Israeli and Lebanese representatives in Washington over the initial phase of Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Israel seeks a step-by-step approach contingent on Lebanese army actions against Hezbollah, while Lebanon prioritizes immediate withdrawal.
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stated that Israel's aggression against Lebanon has failed and that Israel should withdraw its troops. He indicated that an Israeli evacuation would allow the Lebanese army to deploy in the south, facilitate the return of displaced persons, and enable reconstruction.
The IDF launched an investigation after attacking a Lebanese Army vehicle in southern Lebanon, killing 3 soldiers. The IDF claims the vehicle was moving suspiciously in a combat zone, while the Lebanese Army denounces the strike as 'aggressive and barbaric'.
Lebanon and Israel agreed to establish 'experimental zones' in southern Lebanon, to be exclusively controlled by the Lebanese army. The EU announced a new support package of 100 million euros for the Lebanese army.
The EU has pledged 100 million euros to the Lebanese army to support the latest ceasefire with Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated this aims to strengthen the Lebanese state and reduce Hezbollah's influence, though Hezbollah has rejected the ceasefire.
The Lebanese army opened the road connecting Ibl al-Saqi and Dibbeen after Israeli forces withdrew. This follows a US-brokered ceasefire agreement requiring Hezbollah's withdrawal south of the Litani River and establishing Lebanese army-controlled "pilot zones."
The Lebanese army opened the road connecting Ibl al-Saqi and Dibbeen after Israeli forces withdrew. This follows a US-brokered ceasefire agreement requiring Hezbollah's withdrawal south of the Litani River and establishing Lebanese army-controlled "pilot zones."
Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a ceasefire and establish pilot security zones in Lebanon, barring Hezbollah militants, following US-mediated talks. The Lebanese army will assume control of these zones, contingent on a complete halt to Hezbollah fire and withdrawal south of the Litani River.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a ceasefire and establish pilot security zones in Lebanon, barring Hezbollah militants, after US-mediated talks. The Lebanese army will assume control of these zones, contingent on a complete halt to Hezbollah fire and withdrawal south of the Litani River.
Two Lebanese army servicemen were severely wounded in an attack by an Israeli drone on their vehicle in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh Governorate.
Israel conducted overnight strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley and Tyre region, killing at least four people. The attacks, which continued Saturday, hit near army barracks and residential areas, including a deadly strike on an ambulance. These bombings follow a series of deadly incidents, with Israel claiming to target Hezbollah fighters.
The Lebanese Army and General Security Directorate denied receiving official notification regarding US sanctions imposed on nine individuals, including MPs and security officials. Both institutions affirmed their personnel's loyalty to the nation and commitment to their duties.
