Lebanese army

Hezbollah still present inside southern Lebanon pilot zones, despite Lebanese Army efforts - report

According to KAN, Hezbollah terror operatives have been located in the areas of Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, south of Nabatiya, flying under the radar by posing as civilians.

|ByTZVI JASPER
An army vehicle patrols around the town on September 30, 2026 in Zawtar Al-Gharbiyah, Lebanon.
Members of Hezbollah's parliamentary block in the Lebanese parliament attend a parliament session in Beirut on March 9, 2026.

Hezbollah withdraws from gov't confidence vote to 'save face' as MPs confront lawmakers over war

An MP accused Hezbollah of bringing the IDF back into the country, an accusation that was interrupted by a Hezbollah MP, who shouted, “Some of our colleagues think Israel is not an enemy!"

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Fouad Makhzoumi, a Sunni billionaire philanthropist and current member of parliament who is running again, poses during an interview with Reuters in Beirut, Lebanon April 28, 2022.

Lebanon can sign Abraham Accords once Hezbollah is disarmed, Sunni MP says

“I don't see any reason why we cannot sign peace with Israel,” Makhzoumi said, adding that it was possible for Lebanon to “achieve” membership in the Abraham Accords.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
A Lebanese army officer looks up at an Israeli drone while standing on an armoured vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, as Lebanese soldiers deploy in one of three pilot zones following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered plan, July 26, 2026.

Lebanese army failing to curb Hezbollah activity in south, Israeli officials tell US

"There is no real friction between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah would not want anyone to collect its weapons or destroy its infrastructure," a senior security official said.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT

'Post' embeds with IDF in Bint Jbail as IDF races to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure within weeks

IDF races to destroy terror infrastructure as Trump 'orders' Netanyahu, US pushes for withdrawal • No signs of immediate withdrawal • 'Post' stands in stadium where Nasrallah made May 2000 speech

JULY 15, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Bint Jbail stadium, southern Lebanon, July 15, 2026.

IDF ready for anything in case Lebanese military fails at peacekeeping, Givati chiefs tell 'Post'

Giving the Lebanese army a chance could help legitimize future fighting against Hezbollah in the 'Middle East jungle,' which is critical after October 7.

JULY 12, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025

Israel-Lebanon framework is a first step, but Hezbollah remains the test - opinion

A new Israel-Lebanon framework offers hope for lasting security, but its success hinges on whether Hezbollah can truly be contained

JULY 10, 2026ByANDREW FOX
Israeli and Lebanese flags on display at a monument called the ‘Good Fence’ in the northern town of Metula, bordering Lebanon, on June 18.
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As US-Iran peace prospects crumble, return to heavy fighting up to Trump, CENTCOM, Huckabee says

“I wouldn’t be overconfident if I were the Iranians that they will be able to make this work well for them,” Huckabee said.

JULY 9, 2026BySAM HALPERN
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the Jerusalem Summit, a conference on antisemitism and Christian support for Israel, at the Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2026.

Lebanon pilot zone to launch in coming days, US official says

Further zones are being mapped out and planned, the US official added, as Israel begins implementing its commitment to an initial withdrawal from Lebanon pending the removal of terror threats.

JULY 9, 2026ByARIELLA ROITMAN
IDF convoy enters southern Lebanon from northern Israel, June 29.

Lebanon grants bail to famed singer, militant after decade-long fugitive run

Fadel Shaker surrendered to authorities last October after spending 12 years evading arrest, hiding in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el-Hilweh.

JULY 9, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
TUNISIA-CARTHAGE-FESTIVAL-FADHEL CHAKER Lebanese singer Fadel Shaker performs during the International Carthage festival, August 15, 2007.

Area around Beaufort Ridge 'saturated with Hezbollah terror infrastructure,' IDF chief says

Zamir emphasized that the agreement with Lebanon would not have been possible without “the courage of our soldiers and the operations led by Northern Command."

JULY 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, AMICHAI STEIN
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir meets with soldiers in southern Lebanon, July 5, 2026.

Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war - analysis

At its core is a bargain few see as workable: Hezbollah has flatly rejected disarmament, and no Lebanese government has the power to enforce it.

JUNE 30, 2026ByREUTERS
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as State Department Counselor Daniel Holler, Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter and Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh sign a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, June 26, 2026.

Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community

In recent years the Christian community has been split between some who supported Hezbollah and some who oppose Hezbollah.

JUNE 24, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A memorial service is held at Sayyidet al-Najaat Church for five Christians, including a priest, who were killed in attacks in Rumiyeh, north of Beirut, Lebanon, on March 15, 2026.

IDF kills Hezbollah operatives in two small incidents, but ceasefire holds

All of this was taking place just as Jerusalem and Beirut kicked off another round of direct talks in Washington addressing a wide range of issues.

JUNE 23, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF operatives in Lebanon, February 3, 2025.