Latest news with #LebaneseArmy
Nahar Net
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Israel strikes Kfarjoz, Houla, killing at least three
by Naharnet Newsdesk 19 June 2025, 14:12 An Israeli strike on the southern town of Kfarjoz in Nabatieh killed one person overnight, with Israel saying he was "the head of Hezbollah's anti-tank unit in Shebaa." Media reports said another person, standing on the balcony of his house near the strike, later died of his injuries. Later on Thursday, an Israeli drone targeted a Renault Rapid vehicle in the southern border town of Houla, killing a third person. Israel has repeatedly bombed Lebanon despite a November ceasefire that sought to end over a year of hostilities with Hezbollah, including two months of full-blown war. On Wednesday, an Israeli drone fired two missiles at a house in Barish and later targeted a motorcycle, killing one person whom Israel claimed was "the head of Hezbollah's artillery unit in the Litani sector." According to the agreement, Hezbollah must withdraw its fighters to the north of the Litani river, roughly 30 kilometers from the border with Israel, leaving the Lebanese Army and United Nations peacekeepers as the only armed parties in the area. Earlier this month, Israel said it would continue to strike Lebanon until Hezbollah was disarmed. The ceasefire requires Israel to fully withdraw its troops from Lebanon, but it has kept them in five positions it deems "strategic".
Nahar Net
a day ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Israel strikes Kfarjoz, Houla, killing at least three
by Naharnet Newsdesk 5 hours An Israeli strike on the southern town of Kfarjoz in Nabatieh killed one person overnight, with Israel saying he was "the head of Hezbollah's anti-tank unit in Shebaa." Media reports said another person, standing on the balcony of his house near the strike, later died of his injuries. Later on Thursday, an Israeli drone targeted a Renault Rapid vehicle in the southern border town of Houla, killing a third person. Israel has repeatedly bombed Lebanon despite a November ceasefire that sought to end over a year of hostilities with Hezbollah, including two months of full-blown war. On Wednesday, an Israeli drone fired two missiles at a house in Barish and later targeted a motorcycle, killing one person whom Israel claimed was "the head of Hezbollah's artillery unit in the Litani sector." According to the agreement, Hezbollah must withdraw its fighters to the north of the Litani river, roughly 30 kilometers from the border with Israel, leaving the Lebanese Army and United Nations peacekeepers as the only armed parties in the area. Earlier this month, Israel said it would continue to strike Lebanon until Hezbollah was disarmed. The ceasefire requires Israel to fully withdraw its troops from Lebanon, but it has kept them in five positions it deems "strategic".
LBCI
a day ago
- Politics
- LBCI
President Aoun tells US envoy Barrack that Israel's withdrawal is key to stability, urges continued support for reforms
President Joseph Aoun told U.S. envoy Ambassador Thomas Barrack that Lebanon is counting on Washington's support for its efforts to recover across various sectors—starting with securing stability in the south through the withdrawal of Israeli forces from five occupied hills, ending hostile actions, and renewing the mandate of UNIFIL, which operates in coordination with the Lebanese army to implement U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701. Aoun affirmed that the Lebanese army deployed south of the Litani River continues to fully implement Resolution 1701 by removing armed presence, confiscating weapons and ammunition, and preventing any non-state armed groups. However, he said the army has been unable to complete its mission due to Israel's continued occupation of the five hills and surrounding areas. He also informed Barrack that Lebanon's reform process has begun and will continue, alongside anti-corruption efforts and the activation of state institutions to ensure they keep pace with national development goals.
MTV Lebanon
a day ago
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Aoun Urges US Support for Southern Stability and Anti-Corruption Reforms
President Joseph Aoun assured US Ambassador Tom Barrack that Lebanon looks forward to Washington's support in its efforts to revive the country on various levels, foremost among them securing safety and stability in the south through the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the five occupied hills, the cessation of hostile acts, and the extension of UNIFIL's mandate. UNIFIL works in coordination with the Lebanese Army to implement Resolution 1701. President Aoun said: "The army deployed south of the Litani River continues to fully implement Resolution 1701 by removing armed manifestations, confiscating weapons and ammunition, and preventing any armed presence other than security agencies. However, it has been unable to complete its mission due to the ongoing Israeli occupation of the five hills and their surroundings." He emphasized to Barrack that the reform process has started and will not stop, alongside combating corruption and activating state institutions and agencies to keep pace with developments in various fields.
LBCI
6 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
In the crossfire: Can Lebanon stay out of the Iran-Israel war?
Report by Edmond Sassine, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi As drones, rockets, and warplanes traversed Lebanon's skies amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, Lebanese authorities are intensifying political and security efforts to prevent the country from being pulled into the widening regional war. On the ground in South Lebanon, the Lebanese Army has bolstered its deployment at sensitive locations to prevent rocket launches that could provoke further escalation. Measures have also been tightened at checkpoints leading to areas south of the Litani River to prevent any armed group from exploiting the volatile situation. In parallel with military and security efforts across the southern region, Lebanese intelligence services have issued explicit warnings to Palestinian factions, urging them not to involve Lebanon in the conflict under any pretext. Security sources noted that through formal communication channels, they sensed a clear stance from Hezbollah to avoid engagement in the current conflict and to keep Lebanon out of the hostilities. Despite repeated Israeli airstrikes and the assassination of several Hezbollah members following the ceasefire agreement, the group has refrained from retaliating. Sources indicate that Lebanese security attention is also focused on the country's interior and the Syrian border in northern Bekaa, where concerns remain about the potential for opportunistic infiltration or clashes. An exchange of fire on the border Friday was described as limited in scope, with no reports of Syrian reinforcements entering the area. President Joseph Aoun chaired a high-level security meeting with the ministers of interior, defense, and public works, as well as the heads of Lebanon's security agencies, to assess recent developments. The resulting statement emphasized steps being taken to maintain internal stability, ensure the safety of civil aviation, and preserve operational readiness. Amid the ongoing regional and international developments, Lebanon continues to prioritize the renewal of the U.N. peacekeeping force mandate in the south. Recent Israeli media claims suggesting the mission might be canceled were denied by U.S. officials. This position was reinforced by a visiting U.S. delegation in Beirut this week, which met with key stakeholders and heard both the UNIFIL and Lebanese perspectives. Lebanese authorities emphasized the critical role of UNIFIL in supporting the Lebanese Army and maintaining stability along the southern border, warning that a withdrawal would isolate the army and risk further destabilizing the region.
