Source: Kataeb.org
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
Monday 25 September 2023 12:13:59
Lawmaker Ashraf Rifi wrote on the X platform: “The Military Cassation Court is holding a session today to review the attack on Khaldeh residents by Hezbollah militants.”
“The residents, along with us, hope that justice will prevail to lift the injustice from the detainees, and that this case will be concluded in a manner befitting the requirements of rights, coexistence, and civil peace,” he noted.
Rifi stated that everyone knows who the aggressors were and who was in the position of self-defence.
“The bet is on impartial judges to uphold justice and fairness,” he concluded.

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