Lebanese army

IDF confirms explosive that wounded five Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah, not Israeli strike

According to the military, the explosive, which was run over by the Lebanese soldiers, belonged to Hezbollah, contrary to claims that the incident had been Israel's responsibility.

Lebanese army officers on a military vehicle drive in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, following the deployment of Lebanese soldiers in one of three pilot zones after the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered plan, July 26, 2026.
Lebanese army officers hold position 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 forces come up against legal restrictions in protecting pilot zones from Hezbollah

A soldier adjusts a Lebanese flag on an armored vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh village, southern Lebanon, as Lebanese soldiers deploy in the area, July 21, 2026

Israel, US, and Lebanon have different visions for pilot zones - and Hezbollah is why - analysis

Lebanese army troops deploy at the entrance of the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, Lebanon, July 21, 2026

IDF says it fired warning shots at Lebanese troops who crossed pilot zone boundary


Lebanese military deploys in three 'pilot program' areas, securing Hezbollah-free zones

Earlier on Monday, two sources told the Post that the LAF was about to enter the zones to verify that Hezbollah terrorists have been disarmed and that terror infrastructure has been removed.

A man on a motorcycle tries to convince Lebanese army officers to let him cross as they cordon off the site of an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, June 14, 2026.

Hezbollah’s weapons harm national security, slim majority of Lebanese say - poll

Only 11% of the respondents said they believed Hezbollah’s armed presence improved Lebanon’s security, with many declining to answer the question.

Shia movement Hezbollah attend a memorial ceremony mourning Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Beirut's southern suburbs on July 8, 2026.

'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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

 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."

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.

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.