Lebanese army

EU establishes new support mission in Lebanon, advisory to military forces

The mission "will advise and assist the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces to strengthen territorial control, border security, and internal security."

EU European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji attend a press conference, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 8, 2026.
Lebanese army deployed next to damaged homes in West Zawtar, southern Lebanon, October 1, 2026.

Lebanon seizes Hezbollah-linked explosives, sparking fears of new political assassination wave

An army vehicle patrols around the town on September 30, 2026 in Zawtar Al-Gharbiyah, Lebanon.

Hezbollah still present inside southern Lebanon pilot zones, despite Lebanese Army efforts - report

Members of Hezbollah's parliamentary block in the Lebanese parliament attend a parliament session in Beirut on March 9, 2026.

Hezbollah withdraws from gov't confidence vote to 'save face' as MPs confront lawmakers over war


Lebanon can sign Abraham Accords once Hezbollah is disarmed, Sunni MP says

“I don't see any reason why we cannot sign peace with Israel,” Makhzoumi said, adding that it was possible for Lebanon to “achieve” membership in the Abraham Accords.

Fouad Makhzoumi, a Sunni billionaire philanthropist and current member of parliament who is running again, poses during an interview with Reuters in Beirut, Lebanon April 28, 2022.

Lebanese army failing to curb Hezbollah activity in south, Israeli officials tell US

"There is no real friction between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah would not want anyone to collect its weapons or destroy its infrastructure," a senior security official said.

A Lebanese army officer looks up at an Israeli drone while standing on an armoured vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, as Lebanese soldiers deploy in one of three pilot zones following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered plan, July 26, 2026.

IDF conducts strikes in southern Lebanon as LAF continues to operate in pilot zones - report

According to the LAF, Israel's actions consistently hinder its ability to operate in the pilot zones and work to return south Lebanese residents to their homes. 

Smoke rises from a hill following Israeli air strikes, after the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the village of Mansouri, Lebanon, August 5, 2026.

Hezbollah’s civil branches still operating in Lebanese Army pilot zone, researchers say

As previously reported, Hezbollah’s Islamic Health Organization was able to operate within the zone only days after the LAF deployed to the village.

A Lebanese army officer looks up at an Israeli drone while standing on an armoured vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, as Lebanese soldiers deploy in one of three pilot zones following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered plan, July 26, 2026.

Hezbollah’s attempts to wreck Beirut-Jerusalem talks failing, experts tell ‘Post’

Beirut and Jerusalem held talks in Rome last week, with some sessions ending early in response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.

Representations of the Israeli and Lebanese flags at a memorial near the Israel-Lebanon border, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, as the town of Metula, Israel, appears in the distance, June 27, 2026; illustrative.

Israel, Lebanon, US weigh who will verify Hezbollah disarmament after negotiations in Rome

Israel, Lebanon, and the US are discussing which countries will take over verifying that areas entered by the LAF are free from Hezbollah.

A member of the Lebanese army sits on a military vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, after the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-mediated plan, in southern Lebanon, July 26, 2026.

IDF confirms explosive that wounded five Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah, not Israeli strike

According to the military, the explosive, which was run over by the Lebanese soldiers, belonged to Hezbollah, contrary to claims that the incident had been Israel's responsibility.

Lebanese army officers on a military vehicle drive in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, following the deployment of Lebanese soldiers in one of three pilot zones after the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered plan, July 26, 2026.

Lebanese forces come up against legal restrictions in protecting pilot zones from Hezbollah

Lebanese media reported that many consider the exceptional circumstances facing the country as a reason to justify extending the military’s authority.

Lebanese army officers hold position in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, as Lebanese soldiers deploy in one of three pilot zones following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered plan, July 26, 2026.

Israel, US, and Lebanon have different visions for pilot zones - and Hezbollah is why - analysis

Lebanon, Israel, and the US all support Lebanese Army pilot zones in the south - but each side appears to have a different idea of what success means and how to deal with Hezbollah.

A soldier adjusts a Lebanese flag on an armored vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh village, southern Lebanon, as Lebanese soldiers deploy in the area, July 21, 2026

IDF says it fired warning shots at Lebanese troops who crossed pilot zone boundary

"The IDF demands that the LAF continue to operate within the agreed areas," the military warned. "Any deviation without prior coordination could endanger its forces."

Lebanese army troops deploy at the entrance of the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, Lebanon, July 21, 2026