UNIFIL: Nearly Half a Century in South Lebanon, and Soon the End – What Is the Assessment?
Deployed in South Lebanon for nearly 50 years, UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon) has played a central role in the stability of our region. Most of us have grown up with the presence of the Blue Helmets. As its mandate could potentially come to an end in late
Disarmament of Lebanon: What Does the End of Phase 1 of the Lebanese Plan Really Mean?
In early January, the Lebanese army announced the completion of the first phase of the disarmament plan in the south of the country, claiming to have restored the monopoly on weapons south of the Litani River. This announcement comes in a context still marked by war, a fragile ceasefire, and
Recomposition of power dynamics: Hezbollah in retreat in the South
As Hezbollah faces a series of military, political, and logistical challenges, our armed forces are increasing their visibility and control over the southern part of our country. Between Israeli strikes, internal pressures, discoveries of arms caches, and limitations on Iranian support, the operational capabilities of the political-military organization seem to
newarab.com: Security and political reforms essential for Lebanon’s recovery
The Minister of Economy said on Thursday that Lebanon’s decision to disarm Hezbollah was as important for the country’s recovery as reforming the failing financial sector. Lebanon’s measures to disarm all non-state groups and assert full state control are as important as financial reforms for the economy to recover after
libnanews.com – The “mechanism” for monitoring the ceasefire
NAQOURA, RESTRICTED FORMAT: A COMMITTEE THAT MEETS WITHOUT A CIVILIAN COMPONENT The meeting held in Ras al-Naqoura is taking place in a format described as strictly military. Participation is limited to representatives of the Lebanese and Israeli armies, American and French officers, as well as the UNIFIL commander. The absence
A ceasefire on paper: how ongoing violations impact civilians in Lebanon
Since November 27, 2024, a ceasefire has been officially in place between Israel and Lebanon, marking the end of large-scale hostilities after months of intense confrontation. On paper, the agreement was meant to bring relief to civilians, allow displaced populations to return home, and open the way for reconstruction. In
