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Are Palestinian groups in Lebanon about to give up their weapons?

For decades, Palestinian groups have retained arms in Lebanon. Now Mahmoud Abbas and Joseph Aoun say that must end.

Al Jazeera

Disarming Hezbollah is key to Lebanon’s recovery − but the task is complicated by regional shifts, ceasefire violations

Within a span of two weeks from late April to early May 2025, Israel launched two aerial attacks ostensibly targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon: The first, on April 27, struck a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs; the second, an assault in southern Lebanon, left one person dead and eight others injured.

The Conversation

Lebanon warns Hamas against attacks threatening nation’s security

President Joseph Aoun says Lebanon must not be used as a launchpad for instability or be dragged into unnecessary wars.

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Middle East latest: At least 12 killed overnight by Israeli strikes in Gaza

At least 12 people including children were killed overnight in Gaza by Israeli strikes, hospital workers said Wednesday

The Independent UK

Will a weakened Hezbollah in Lebanon disarm?

There is increasing pressure for the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah to disarm

The Independent UK

Israeli airstrike hits Beirut suburb despite ceasefire with Hezbollah

Army spokesperson says storage sites housing militant group’s precision missiles were destroyed in Dahiyeh in south of the city

The Guardian - UK

Israel Strikes South Beirut, Prompting Lebanese Appeal To Ceasefire Guarantors

Israel struck south Beirut on Sunday for the third time since a fragile November 27 ceasefire, prompting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to call on its guarantors France and the United States to force a halt.

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Israel bombs Beirut; President Aoun calls for international pressure

Israel has violated the November ceasefire multiple times, attacking the Lebanese capital and the south.

Al Jazeera

Lebanese president says disarming Hezbollah ‘delicate’ as Israel kills two

Joseph Aoun makes the comment as the Lebanese army says it foils a rocket attack on Israel.

Al Jazeera

Will US pressure tactics on Lebanon make Hezbollah disarm faster?

US pressure campaign to accelerate the disarming of Hezbollah is putting Lebanese government in a difficult position.

Al Jazeera

US envoy visits Beirut amid pressure to control Hezbollah and assert Lebanese army authority

Senior U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus has visited Beirut amid rising tensions with Israel and U.S. pressure for Lebanon to curb Hezbollah’s influence

The Independent UK

Israel strikes Lebanon’s Beirut testing fragile truce with Hezbollah

Lebanese officials say the attack on Dahiyeh killed at least four people and wounded seven others.

Al Jazeera

Israel Launches Strike On Beirut For First Time Since Hezbollah Ceasefire

Israel has launched its first major airstrike on Beirut since a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah was established in November.

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Israel launches first air strike on Lebanon’s Beirut since November truce

Israeli attack destroys a residential building in a Beirut suburb as France’s Macron decries ‘unacceptable’ strike.

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Radio France Internationale

Macron hosts Lebanon's president, reiterating French support for 'sovereignty'

French President Emmanuel Macron will host his Lebanese counterpart, Joseph Aoun, in Paris on Friday, a visit he says signals France's full commitment to Lebanon's "recovery" and "sovereignty". The country's new government is facing a crippling economic crisis, as well as the need to rebuild after the recent Israeli-Hezbollah war.

International Business Times

Lebanese President Heading To France On First Europe Visit Since Election

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visits France on Friday, his first trip to a European country since his January election and as Paris pushes Beirut for long-demanded political and economic reforms.

The Independent UK

Lebanon seeks to firm up state authority by naming new army chief, top security officials

Lebanon has appointed a new army chief and heads of three security agencies as the government seeks to firm up state authority, especially in the country’s south, following the militant Hezbollah group’s devastating war with Israel

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia to consider resuming Lebanon imports, lifting travel ban

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visits Riyadh in his first trip abroad since taking office in January.

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The Independent UK

Lebanon and Saudi Arabia work to improve relations, call for Israeli withdrawal

Lebanon’s president has ended a visit to Saudi Arabia where he discussed regional affairs with the kingdom’s crown prince

Al Jazeera

In post-war Lebanon, Hezbollah grapples with new relationship to the state

What does the future look like for a militarily, politically and financially weakened Hezbollah?

Radio France Internationale

Lebanon's president seeks French, US support for Israeli withdrawal

Lebanese leaders said Beirut was in contact with Washington and Paris to press Israel to fully withdraw from south Lebanon, branding its presence in five points an "occupation" following the expiry of a ceasefire deadline.

International Business Times

Israeli Military Set To Miss Lebanon Withdrawal Deadline Despite Pushback

Israel was poised to again miss a deadline for withdrawing its troops from Lebanon after the military said Monday it would remain in five "strategic points" despite pushback from Beirut.

International Business Times

Lebanon President Vows Punishment For Attackers Of UN Peacekeeper

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun vowed to punish the perpetrators of an attack on a United Nations peacekeeping convoy, with authorities set to hold an emergency meeting on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Lebanon marks 20th anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination amid political shifts

Thousands of supporters have gathered in downtown Beirut to mark the 20th anniversary of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s assassination

Al Jazeera

Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet

PM Salam has formed a new government as Hezbollah appears increasingly sidelined.

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