Trump says ‘disarm’ Hezbollah – Beirut says ‘contain’ Hezbollah
Lebanon must choose: They either force the pro-Iran militia to surrender their weapons or accept that Israel will handle it for them
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: September 1–7, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between September 1 and September 7, 2025. Activity this week was slightly more intense than in previous...
Op-eds
U.S. and European Allies at Odds Over UN Security Council’s UNIFIL Mandate Extension
U.S., Europe Diverge: The UN Security Council is debating whether to renew the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which expires on August 31, highlighting disagreement...
Flash Briefs
The UNIFIL Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon Is a Failure; the UN Should Disband It
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stretches the meaning of the word “interim.” Deployed in 1978 as a peacekeeping force, its “temporary” mandate has persisted for 47 years. During...
Op-eds
U.S. Presses Lebanese Government to Issue Cabinet Motion to Disarm Hezbollah
U.S. Message to Lebanon: The United States is reportedly increasing pressure on the Lebanese government to issue a cabinet decision demanding the disarmament of the Iran-backed...
Flash Briefs
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: June 23–29, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between June 23 and June 29. The IDF’s activities last week were concentrated in south Lebanon, ...
Op-eds
UNIFIL Was Intended to Be a Temporary Force, and It Has Now Outlived Its Utility
After nearly five decades, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon’s (UNIFIL) mission may be ending. Israel supports the Trump administration’s decision not to extend the force’s mandate, according...
Policy Briefs
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: April 28–May 11, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between April 28 and May 11, 2025. The week of April 28 to May 4 witnessed one of the lowest rates of...
Op-eds
Naim Qassem encourages voting in upcoming Lebanese municipal elections
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem gave a speech on Wednesday, April 28, addressing Lebanon’s upcoming municipal elections. The fate of Hezbollah’s arms is now the top question...
Op-eds
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s “Martyr Leaders Day” speech
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem delivered the secretary-general’s customary address on the group’s “Martyr Leaders Day” on February 16.
Op-eds
Israel’s Dilemma in Lebanon
The 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon will end on January 26, six days after President Trump takes office. While Hizbullah suffered heavy losses during the two months of fighting from late September to...
Op-eds
What does Donald Trump’s “Hell to Pay” look like?
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that if the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including seven American citizens, are not released before his inauguration on January 20, there will be “hell to...
Op-eds
Israel’s Gift
Lebanese patriots now have a chance to throw off Tehran’s yoke
Op-eds
Ceasefire Holds on Day One in Lebanon as Evacuees — and Hezbollah — Head South
Lebanese Evacuees Attempt Return: Jubilant Lebanese civilians clogged roads in a bid to reach their homes in southern Lebanon on November 27 — the first day of a U.S.- and...
Flash Briefs
If we want peace, Unrwa and Unifil must both be completely reformed
The UN needs to focus on preventing Hamas and Hezbollah rule. Only then can civilians live in peace in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon.
Op-eds
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins in Lebanon
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah began at four in the morning on November 27. The agreement calls for the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701, which was agreed...
Op-eds
‘Designed To Be Permanent’: Israel Agrees to Ceasefire Agreement With Hezbollah
Israel to Withdraw Forces From Southern Lebanon: Israel’s cabinet accepted an American- and French-brokered ceasefire agreement on November 26 that would end fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed...
Flash Briefs
IDF targets sites in Beirut as Hezbollah says it is ready for a “long battle”
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) executed several waves of airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Beirut on November 20. The strikes occurred as Israeli forces progressed with several new limited ground operations...
Op-eds
Will Lebanon’s Ceasefire Gambit Bring a More Sustainable Peace?
Lebanon’s willingness to assent to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire offers a pathway to ending the current war, but significant challenges remain. Chief among these is Israel’s demand for operational freedom,...
Policy Briefs
Hezbollah fires rockets six miles from Israel, targeting UNIFIL posts
Hezbollah has been launching rockets just miles from Israel’s northern border and has shown a willingness to target UNIFIL bases.