It would take a lot more than sheer force to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanese government must take demonstrable action against Hezbollah

The Lebanese president reportedly stated on April 16 that he plans to disarm Hezbollah this year, to which the terror group responded with a firm 'No.'

It would take a lot more than sheer force to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanon's new government knows the way to consolidate state power is through a more gradual approach

According to the Minister of Higher Education, Philippe Baptiste, this lecturer in political science paid a "honour" to Hassan Nasrallah, the former head of the Lebanese movement, pro-Iranian and ally of Palestinian Hamas. "These facts can be apt to terrorism," according to the minister.

Disarming Hezbollah: A Middle East fantasy?

Given the firm stance of Hezbollah and Iran, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's commitment to national consensus, the prospect of the terrorist group disarming in the near future seems dim.The post Disarming Hezbollah: A Middle East fantasy? appeared first on…

Hezbollah to US: It's not in your interest to support Israeli attacks

The Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement, Sheikh Naim Qassem, recently asserted that continued instability in Lebanon does not serve U.S. interests. Qassem made the remarks following an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs which Israel claimed had targeted a Hezbollah weapons depot. “Put pressure on America and make it understand that Lebanon cannot rise if the aggression doesn’t stop,” he said, addressing senior Lebane…

ICYMI: Trump ultimatum to Lebanon: "Eliminate Hezbollah or Israel will do it"

According to a report on Al-Arabiya, the US administration has been sending strong messages to the Lebanese government in recent weeks regarding the situation in southern Lebanon and its security performance. Sources familiar with the talks between the countries said that the US is demanding quick results in a short time.  Senior officials in the White House and the State Department have made it clear to the Lebanese government that "President T…