Lebanese Armed Forces
Coverage of Lebanese Armed Forces in the Nexus archive.
- Trump’s Lebanon deal puts Iran agreement to the test with ‘wild card’ Hezbollah: US official
The agreement involves the Lebanese Armed Forces gradually taking over from the IDF in two southern Lebanon zones to combat Hezbollah. The deal is testing an Iran agreement, with Hezbollah described as a 'wild card' by a US official.
- Centcom commander meets Lebanese president, US troops
US Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Lebanese Armed Forces commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal to discuss implementing a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Cooper also met US troops in Israel and recognized their contributions, with over 50,000 US personnel deployed across the Middle East.
- Israeli media: Israel’s ‘goal from the start’ was leading Lebanon into civil war
An Israeli analyst on Channel 13 claimed Israel's goal from the start was leading Lebanon into a civil war, suggesting it might benefit Israel if the Lebanese government confronts Hezbollah. This statement followed protests in Beirut after a US-brokered deal assigned the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
- Israel, Lebanon and US Sign Trilateral Agreement on IDF Withdrawal
Israel, Lebanon, and the US signed a trilateral agreement requiring Israel to withdraw its forces from two areas in southern Lebanon and transfer control to the Lebanese Armed Forces. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the IDF will vacate positions north and south of the Litani River, stating the military no longer needs those sites.
- Lebanon and Israel sign 'framework agreement' to end war
Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement with the United States to end their conflict, involving $100m in US humanitarian aid and $30m to reimburse Lebanon's armed forces. The deal aims to restore Lebanon's sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah, and enable Israel to return to its borders.
- Israel and Lebanon discuss plan to transfer some southern territory to Lebanese army
Israeli and Lebanese negotiators in Washington are discussing a US-backed plan where Israeli troops would transfer control of some southern Lebanese territory to the Lebanese Armed Forces. The project is a pilot initiative aimed at handing over territory.
- How Can Lebanon’s Partners Help Strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces?
Lebanon's lack of effective sovereignty complicates negotiations with Israel and Hizballah. The U.S. hosted talks in April 2025, but fighting persists, and Hizballah rejected a ceasefire. The Lebanese government planned to disarm Hizballah in 2025, but progress has been slow due to risks of fracturing the Lebanese Armed Forces.
- Lebanese army commander calls on CDF Munir, discusses regional security environment
Lebanese Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Rodolphe Haykal met with Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi to discuss regional security, defense cooperation, and strengthening bilateral military relations. Both sides emphasized mutual appreciation for professional excellence and operational contributions to regional stability.
- Israeli strike kills Lebanese general amid war against Hezbollah
An Israeli airstrike killed a Lebanese general, a captain, and a soldier, escalating tensions despite a U.S.-backed ceasefire. Both sides reported casualties as clashes continued between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.
- Saudi Arabia rejects Israel's 'violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty'
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned Israel’s attacks on Lebanon’s sovereignty and the Lebanese Armed Forces, offering condolences to families of killed military personnel.
- Democrats split over Tlaib's Lebanon measure as Republicans seize on Hezbollah omission
Democrats split on a resolution by Rep. Rashida Tlaib to block U.S. assistance to Israel's war against Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist group. The measure failed 92-324 as Republicans criticized its omission of Hezbollah and argued it could hinder U.S. military operations in Lebanon. Over half of House Democrats joined Republicans in opposing the resolution, which would require President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Lebanon.
- Pentagon hosts first-ever Israeli–Lebanese military talks aimed at curbing Hezbollah
Israeli and Lebanese military delegations held first-ever Pentagon-mediated talks in Washington to address border stability and enforce a ceasefire along the Israel–Lebanon border. Discussions focused on Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, Lebanese Armed Forces' role in containing Hezbollah, and challenges in disarming the Iran-backed group. A U.S. State Department official emphasized that lasting peace requires direct negotiations between the two governments.
- What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon?
The US has imposed sanctions on nine individuals in Lebanon, including Lebanese military officers, highlighting tensions and potential geopolitical implications. The move is expected to impact Lebanon's security and political landscape.
- UN peacekeeping forces prepare to leave Lebanon, but what comes next?
The UN mandate for UNIFIL peacekeeping forces in Lebanon expires at the end of 2026 following U.S. pressure and a Security Council decision. The withdrawal raises concerns about whether the under-equipped Lebanese Armed Forces can maintain stability and implement Resolution 1701 without UN presence.
- Abandoned and Ungoverned: Lebanon’s Palestinian and Syrian Populations and the Emerging Radicalization Landscape
Lebanon faces resurgent radicalization risks as conditions similar to the 2007 Nahr al-Bared conflict reemerge. The article examines how Palestinian and Syrian refugee populations in Lebanon's ungoverned spaces create recruitment opportunities for extremist groups like Fatah al-Islam. Historical analysis of the 2007 conflict, which killed over 400 people and displaced 30,000 residents, serves as a warning for future jihadist recruitment.