A Lebanese soldier stands guard in front of the border wall with Israel in South Lebanon, on Feb. 18, 2025. (Credit: Mahmoud Zayat/AFP)
Last weekend, the Lebanese Army intervened in clashes between Lebanese clans and Syrian armed forces in the border region of Hosh al-Sayyed Ali. After two days of fighting that killed seven and injured 52 others, Lebanese and Syrian forces agreed to a cease-fire on March 17.Further south, Hezbollah and Israel's cease-fire, which came into effect on Nov. 27, is becoming increasingly fragile. Over 100 Lebanese have been killed by targeted Israeli strikes since then. The Lebanese Army, along with the U.S., France, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, and Israel, is part of the committee overseeing the cease-fire’s implementation. The army’s deployment south of the Litani River is anticipated, as Israel still occupies five positions in Lebanese territory. Amid this volatile security situation, questions arise about the army’s...
Last weekend, the Lebanese Army intervened in clashes between Lebanese clans and Syrian armed forces in the border region of Hosh al-Sayyed Ali. After two days of fighting that killed seven and injured 52 others, Lebanese and Syrian forces agreed to a cease-fire on March 17.Further south, Hezbollah and Israel's cease-fire, which came into effect on Nov. 27, is becoming increasingly fragile. Over 100 Lebanese have been killed by targeted Israeli strikes since then. The Lebanese Army, along with the U.S., France, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, and Israel, is part of the committee overseeing the cease-fire’s implementation. The army’s deployment south of the Litani River is anticipated, as Israel still occupies five positions in Lebanese territory. Amid this volatile security situation, questions arise about the...