The Trump administration allocated $230 million to Lebanon for the disarmament of “Hezbollah”.
This week, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump approved the allocation of $230 million to support Lebanon’s security forces. These measures are aimed at weakening the powerful armed group “Hezbollah,” Reuters reports, citing sources in Washington and Beirut. Funding and Its Goals According to a Lebanese source, $190 million is intended for the Lebanese […]
The new president of Lebanon and a lesson for Ukraine: what do the tactics of Putin and Iran have in common?
In January 2025, more than two years of political crisis ended in Lebanon – the country elected a president for the first time in a long time. He became the commander-in-chief of the Lebanese army, General Joseph Aoun. This event was accompanied by massive celebrations in a country that is experiencing a deep socio-political crisis, […]
Ukraine strengthens ties with Syria and Lebanon: a new vector of influence in the Middle East?
Ukraine is gradually taking on a new role in the Middle East, establishing ties with Syria and Lebanon. These steps strengthen its influence in the region, which directly affects Israeli interests. These steps indicate about Kyiv’s desire to take Russia’s place in the region, but with a different approach – through partnership and cooperation, rather […]
Ukraine held negotiations in Lebanon with Hezbollah’s irreconcilable enemy, the Lebanese Forces party. We discussed “expanding bilateral relations”
The Ukrainian delegation led by Andrey Sibiga held negotiations with the Christian party in Lebanon “Lebanese forces”. Main topics: war with Russia, countering Hezbollah and strengthening bilateral ties. The party's leader, Samir Jaajaa, is known for his tough stance against authoritarian regimes, including the (former) Assad regime in Syria, as well as his long-standing resistance […]
Lebanon wants to improve relations with new Syrian government
On December 26, 2024, Lebanon announced its intention to improve relations with Syria. Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib conveyed this message to his Syrian counterpart Asaad Hassan al-Shibani in a telephone conversation. Lebanese Hezbollah, backed by Iran, helped Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during the long war and brought its fighters back to Lebanon to […]
Israeli army operations in southern Lebanon violate resolution 1701 – UN
26 December 2024 The UN Interim Force in Lebanon expressed concern about Israeli military actions in the south of the country. They noted that this violates resolution 1701. Peacekeeping forces called on Israel to cease actions that threaten the truce and to withdraw its troops. The statement also speaks of the need for full implementation […]
Iran has discovered a new route to supply weapons to Hezbollah bypassing Syria
Iran plans to resume arming Hezbollah and has chosen a new route that will bypass Damascus. Even with Syria refusing to be a transit point, Iran is not backing down from its proxies. They are looking for a new route to smuggle weapons. Damascus used to be Hezbollah's main smuggling hub, but Iran is now […]
Lebanon asks the US and France to pressure Israel to “stop ceasefire violations”
Senior Lebanese officials have asked Washington and Paris to pressure Israel to adhere to a ceasefire following a series of military operations on Lebanese soil that Beirut says are violations, two senior Lebanese political sources told Reuters. Deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah rocket attacks on an Israeli military post on Dec. 2 […]
The US accuses Israel of violating the truce.
On December 2, 2024, the United States and France accused Israel of violating the ceasefire due to the launch of drones over Beirut. Gideon Sa'ar held a telephone conversation with the French Foreign Minister, insisting that Israel is abiding by the terms of the ceasefire and combating violations by Hezbollah. The minister stressed that the […]
Thousands of Lebanese return home after truce agreement
Thousands of Lebanese forced to flee their homes by the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants returned home on November 27, when a truce between the sides began to take effect. If it lasts, the ceasefire would end the nearly 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which escalated in mid-September and threatened to drag Hezbollah's […]
Families of the hostages expressed their dissatisfaction with Netanyahu at a Knesset protest, saying he could help if he wanted.
Family members of the hostages staged a protest in the Knesset, barricading themselves on the stairs, demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Activists called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement, comparing the situation in Lebanon and Gaza and assuring that the hostages' return home was possible. Protesters implored Netanyahu to do […]
Ukraine welcomes the truce between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States and France – “a step towards stability”
The truce between Israel and Lebanon, concluded with the active support of the United States and France, became an important event in the international arena. As reported on November 27, 2024 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UkraineKyiv welcomes this move, emphasizing its importance for regional stability. Ukraine's reaction: a step towards stability The Ukrainian Ministry […]
The European Union plans to allocate 200 million euros to support the Lebanese armed forces
The European Union's top foreign and security policy official, Josep Borrell, said the EU supports Lebanon during the Israeli strikes and is ready to provide 200 million euros to the Lebanese armed forces. He announced this during his visit to the country, which took place against the backdrop of a tense situation. Borrell noted that […]
Residents of the Israeli north will not be called upon to immediately return home even after a peace agreement with Hezbollah
Recently it became known that even if the Israeli government approves a truce with Lebanon, residents of the Israeli north will not be called upon to immediately return home. According to ITV Channel 12, the two-month truce period is considered more of a trial period and the return of residents will be gradual. Those who […]
Netanyahu agrees to gun truce in Lebanon – CNN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a ceasefire with Hezbollah but remains cautious about some details of the agreement. CNN reports this, citing a source close to the security negotiations. The agreement is due to be handed over to the Lebanese government this week, but Israel is seeking approval from its government. The […]
Israel and Hezbollah have reached an agreement on a ceasefire in Lebanon, Ynet reports.
US Special Envoy Amos Hawksteen announced Israel's preliminary approval of a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is still awaiting final approval of this decision. Hawksteen warned that the US could end mediation if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire soon. Negotiations on this issue are being conducted constructively on the Lebanese-Israeli border, […]
The IDF destroyed the launcher used to fire at Haifa
The Israel Defense Forces destroyed a rocket and artillery installation in Lebanon, from where Haifa and the surrounding area were fired upon. A video of the attack on the launcher was released by the IDF. As a result of a large-scale salvo, about 30 rockets were fired into northern Israel. The attack focused on the […]
Israel carried out a strong attack on the Lebanese capital, killing 11 people, Reuters reports.
On November 23, 2024, there was a powerful Israeli airstrike on Beirut that killed 11 people, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. As a result of a strike by four missiles on an eight-story building, including missiles designed to hit underground targets. According to Reuters, Israel has previously used such weapons to kill senior […]
An agreement has been signed in Lebanon, but it has not yet entered into force.
The US Presidential Special Envoy returned to Washington after meetings in Lebanon and Israel with a package of documents agreed upon by the parties. In Israel, he emphasized that the deadlines are increasingly aggressive: “now or never.” Warning of a possible worsening of the situation, Hochstein looked for ways to reach an agreement. However, sources […]
The US wants to control Lebanon to prevent the transfer of weapons from Syria. Israel is concerned about this situation
On November 19, 2024, Biden's special envoy to the Middle East, Amos Hochstein, arrived in Beirut. Iran advised Hezbollah to begin negotiations with Israel for a ceasefire following the Israeli attacks. The United States is interested in obtaining Lebanese consent to American security measures, including supervision of the port and airport in Beirut. A ceasefire […]
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