Source: Reuters

The official website of the Kataeb Party leader
A growing debate is unfolding in Lebanon over the legal authority of the Lebanese Army to search homes suspected of concealing weapons or serving as entrances to Hezbollah's underground tunnel network in southern Lebanon, as the country prepares to implement the first phase of a U.S.-backed security framework aimed at restoring exclusive State control over arms.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The possibility of deploying private security contractors to verify compliance with the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement has emerged as one of several options under discussion in Washington, highlighting the unresolved challenge of monitoring any future Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
In June, the United States signed two documents bearing on Lebanon: a memorandum of understanding with Iran, and a Trilateral Framework Agreement with Israel and Lebanon. Both included a cease-fire commitment between Israel and Lebanon, but the first emboldened the Iranian regime, while the second empowered the Lebanese state. Only one of these initiatives can prevail. The chances of Lebanon’s sovereignty triumphing over Iranian hegemony have increased with the signing of the June 26 framework agreement; however, the Lebanese state has a long fight ahead, and the Trump administration needs to help.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Hamas announced this month it would dissolve its government in Gaza to transfer control to a US-backed Palestinian committee. This was one of the mandates of the US-brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas last year.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Thursday 17 October 2024 12:23:05
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell appeared to criticize the U.S. decision to give Israel a one-month deadline to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, saying that many people would die in the meantime.
Speaking to reporters in Brussels on Thursday, Borrell said: "The United States is telling Israel that it must improve humanitarian support for Gaza, but it has given a one-month deadline. A one-month deadline at the current pace of deaths is far too long. It is a very high number," he added, describing the situation as "catastrophic."

The official website of the Kataeb Party leader

