Lebanon War

Lebanon says phase 1 of Hezbollah disarmament complete as Iran FM visits Beirut

The announcement by the Lebanese army came as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beirut for a two-day visit amid ongoing regional tensions.

Lebanon

Lebanon pursues remnants of Syrian regime in country: What we know

Lebanon’s military has stepped up security efforts amid reports of remnants of the ousted regime of President Bashar al-Assad inside Lebanese territory.

Lebanon

Hezbollah’s funding network in Venezuela takes spotlight after Maduro

Hezbollah has long been accused of running drug smuggling and money laundering networks in Venezuela and other South American countries to fund its activities both in Lebanon and abroad.

Lebanon

Analysis

Hezbollah still dominant among Lebanon's Shiite, but ground is shifting

Two notable trends are emerging within Lebanon's Shiite community: growing rejection of geopoliticization, alongside continued loyalty to the resistance legacy despite mounting concerns over its consequences.

By Karim Safieddine , Izzat Zahreddine

Analysis

With Trump’s backing, Israel gives Lebanon last chance before attacking Hezbollah

"The Americans, led by the president, understand that you can't count on the Lebanese Army to disarm Hezbollah. It probably won't happen," a senior Israeli diplomatic source told Al-Monitor on condition of anonymity.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

At Mar-a-Lago, Netanyahu seeks Iran strike approval while Trump presses Gaza plan

US President Donald Trump is expected to push Israel to enter the second phase of his Gaza peace plan, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will focus on securing Trump’s approval for a potential strike on Iran’s ballistic missile program.

Israel

Analysis

In 2025, Hezbollah was weakened in Lebanon, but unlikely to disarm in 2026

Hezbollah has been under increasing internal and external pressure to surrender its heavy weapons, which it has refused to do, raising questions about its steps in the coming year.

By Beatrice Farhat

In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict

Analysis

In 2025, Netanyahu saved his coalition but stalled on Gaza, Iran, Lebanon

With 2025 ending, Israelis are frustrated over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to fully end the Gaza war, solve the Hezbollah problem, reach a deal with Syria or find a way to constructively impact talks on the Iranian nuclear program.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Analysis

France seeks to bolster Lebanon's army through UNIFIL coordination, donor conference

France believes that the key to stabilizing the region is bolstering the Lebanese military so it can regain control over the south of the country.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Exclusive

Second Lebanon-Israel meeting sidelined France, saw US pressure on Netanyahu

Differences over the so-called economic zone and the high civilian toll from Israeli strikes capped the second meeting between Lebanese and Israeli officials on Friday.

By Joyce Karam , Rina Bassist

Italy pledges to maintain troops in southern Lebanon after UNIFIL withdrawal

Italy plays a crucial role in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, with an Italian leading its command and the country contributing over 1,000 troops to the mission.

Lebanon

Second Lebanon-Israel meeting agrees to strengthen Lebanese army: What to know

The second round of civilian-led talks between Israel and Lebanon focused on the economic track while also addressing the removal of Hezbollah's weapons.

Lebanon