southern Lebanon

The Lebanese army is moving to a new phase of disarming non-state groups such as Hezbollah

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The Lebanese army is moving to a new phase of disarming non-state groups such as Hezbollah

BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese army said Thursday it had completed the first phase of a plan to fully deploy in southern Lebanon and disarm non-state groups, particularly Hezbollah. Israel said the development was encouraging but “far from sufficient,” and its Foreign Ministry said the group still had dozens of compounds and other infrastructure. The … Read more

What’s next for Lebanon amid Israeli attacks?

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What’s next for Lebanon amid Israeli attacks?

As the deadline the Lebanese government has set for disarming Hezbollah in the country’s south approaches, the group insists it will not give up its weapons. The Lebanese cabinet tasked the military in August with formulating a plan to disarm Hezbollah by the end of 2025, in line with a plan presented by the United … Read more