A bulldozer from the Lebanese Army builds sand barriers to block an illegal crossing point between Lebanon and Syria. (Credit: Lebanese Army/X)
Another setback for a reform presented as central to state-building. A plan to establish a unified central authority to coordinate Lebanon’s land, sea and air borders has been put on hold before any detailed review by the parties involved.Backed by President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, the proposal has faced opposition from Amal and Hezbollah.On paper, the government’s aim is straightforward: to centralize information, coordinate security operations and end the fragmentation of responsibilities across multiple agencies. The plan also calls for a joint operations directorate bringing together personnel from all security forces.This reform aimed to curb the smuggling of drugs, weapons and cash, and support efforts to enforce the state’s monopoly on arms. It is also seen as a way to restore confidence among Lebanon’s...
Another setback for a reform presented as central to state-building. A plan to establish a unified central authority to coordinate Lebanon’s land, sea and air borders has been put on hold before any detailed review by the parties involved.Backed by President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, the proposal has faced opposition from Amal and Hezbollah.On paper, the government’s aim is straightforward: to centralize information, coordinate security operations and end the fragmentation of responsibilities across multiple agencies. The plan also calls for a joint operations directorate bringing together personnel from all security forces.This reform aimed to curb the smuggling of drugs, weapons and cash, and support efforts to enforce the state’s monopoly on arms. It is also seen as a way to restore confidence among...
Iran negotiator vows 'decisive' response to US-Israeli attack
