Lebanese government holds talks with Hamas as group balks at disarmament plan Hamas has not agreed to give up its weapons in Lebanon, though the military has received a number of weapons from other Palestinian factions in recent weeks. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Lebanon grants license to Musk's Starlink in bid to address sluggish telecomms Starlink’s arrival in Lebanon could give businesses a vital lifeline, but the impact could be limited as long as access is restricted to corporate customers only. Lebanon
Pentagon OKs $14.2M for Lebanon's army to dismantle Hezbollah sites The demolition gear and patrol equipment are aimed at bolstering Lebanese forces tasked with dismantling Hezbollah’s remnants amid fears of a sectarian flare-up. Lebanon
Lebanon to move on Hezbollah disarmament after testy cabinet meeting: What to know The Lebanese government is under mounting pressure to disarm Hezbollah, but the group’s allies in the government are not on board. Lebanon
Analysis Lebanon army mum on Hezbollah disarmament plan ahead of split cabinet meeting By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Analysis Attack, concede, stall: Hezbollah’s options as Lebanon advances disarmament plan By Dario Sabaghi
UN Security Council renews Lebanon peacekeeping mission for one year The compromise vote gives Lebanon's army buffer time to meet US demands to fill security vacuum in the country's south before a planned withdrawal of UN peacekeepers in 2027. Lebanon
Lebanon's army receives 8 truckloads of weapons from Palestinian camps The army received weapons from several Palestinian refugee camps in the south, following a similar handover last week from a camp in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Lebanon
Lebanese PM meets Egypt’s Sisi amid Hezbollah disarmament push: What to know Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pledged support for Lebanon’s stability and reconstruction during talks in Cairo with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Lebanon
US envoys in Lebanon as Hezbollah balks at disarmament plan Israel said it was “ready to support” Lebanon’s efforts to disarm the militant group by year's end. Lebanon
Lebanon begins disarming Palestinian factions after refugee camp hands over weapons Lebanese and Palestinian officials confirmed that the first phase of the disarmament process of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon has begun. Lebanon
Lebanon PM in Jordan as Beirut pushes Hezbollah disarmament, Iran’s influence wanes Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam headed to Jordan following a similar visit by President Joseph Aoun two months ago, as the two countries seek deeper ties. Lebanon
Lebanon's PM slams Hezbollah chief for making 'threat of civil war' Tensions are rising as Lebanon’s government, under pressure from the US, moves forward with a plan to disarm the Iran-backed Hezbollah. Lebanon
Analysis Lebanon key to Trump plan for turnaround in Middle East The final "This Week" column reflects on US policy toward Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Gaza. By Andrew Parasiliti In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, national security
Iran’s Larijani in Lebanon as Beirut, Tehran spar over Hezbollah disarmament The visit of Iran’s top security chief Ali Larijani to Beirut comes amid tensions between Lebanon and Iran following the approval of a plan to disarm the Iranian-backed Hezbollah, which also rejected the move and vowed not to give up its weapons. Lebanon
Lebanon cabinet backs Hezbollah disarmament as US urges year-end deadline Lebanon’s cabinet approved Thursday the goals outlined in a US proposal on the complete disarmament of Hezbollah in exchange for the end of Israeli attacks on the country. Lebanon
Lebanon tasks army with plan to control weapons as Hezbollah rejects disarmament Speaking to reporters at the conclusion of the session, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the army must draft its plan and present it before the government for review before Aug. 31. Lebanon
Lebanon’s cabinet to discuss Hezbollah disarmament as US ups pressure Lebanon is under growing US pressure to issue a formal decision on the disarmament of Hezbollah as soon as possible, with US Ambassador to Lebanon nominee Michel Issa, who is of Lebanese origin, saying the issue is a "necessity.” Lebanon
