Lebanon-Israel conflict
Lebanon President Orders Army to Confront Israeli Incursions Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Violations
Oct 30, 2025 07:32 pm CST
Despite a November 2024 ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, Israel continues military operations in southern Lebanon, prompting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to order his army to confront any incursions following a deadly raid that killed a municipal employee. The incident highlights escalating tensions as Israel maintains troops in five areas and continues air strikes, with UN reports indicating 111 Lebanese civilians killed since the ceasefire began.
US Approves $230 Million Security Funding for Lebanon Amid Efforts to Disarm Hezbollah
Oct 03, 2025 09:05 am CST
The Trump administration has released $230 million in security funding to Lebanon, with $190 million allocated to the Lebanese Armed Forces and $40 million to Internal Security Forces. This significant financial support comes as Lebanese authorities work to implement a plan ensuring all weapons in the country will be under government control by year-end, despite Hezbollah's continued resistance to disarmament following its devastating conflict with Israel.