November 6 As Trump admin pushes Gaza peace plan, history shows UN peacekeeping’s mixed record U.S. presents Gaza peace plan draft to U.N. Security Council with international coalition, including Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, for two-year stabilization force.
November 4 Israel warns Hezbollah ‘playing with fire,’ presses Lebanon to act on weapons pledge Hezbollah rebuilds arsenal with Iranian support as Lebanon fails to enforce ceasefire. Israeli forces adopt proactive doctrine following Oct. 7 lessons learned.
November 2 Trump admin pressures Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah as envoy calls nation ‘failed state’ Trump administration pressures Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah as ceasefire violations mount. Israeli strikes continue amid concerns over terrorist group's rebuilding efforts.
September 19 UNRWA schools ‘hijacked by Hamas,’ watchdog report warns Watchdog group UN Watch says Hamas' terrorist leaders dominate UNRWA schools in Gaza and Lebanon, shaping curricula and staffing at the U.N agency.
August 25 MIKE POMPEO: How Trump can save Lebanon from Iran's influence This Trump administration can counter Iranian proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon by ending UNIFIL mission and supporting Lebanese Armed Forces.
August 18 US envoy nears Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that would disarm Hezbollah terror group U.S. special envoy to Lebanon to discuss potential ceasefire agreement with Israel after Beirut endorses plan to disarm Hezbollah terrorist group.
August 12 French-drafted UNIFIL resolution could shield Hezbollah as US stays silent Critics fear a U.N. Security Council resolution authored by France could leave a current system in place in southern Lebanon despite years of failures to curb Hezbollah.
July 25 US, Israel announce targeted killings of terror leaders in Syria and Lebanon CENTCOM troops killed ISIS leader al-Hardani in Syria, while Israeli forces eliminated Hezbollah officer Ali Qoutan as both nations continue counterterrorism efforts.
July 16 Who are the Druze? Religious group aids Syrian members under Islamist attack, Israeli members offer support Israeli military responds to protect Syrian Druze from Islamist militants as local Druze citizens cross the border to aid their brethren, prompting concerns from Israeli officials.
July 7 US champions Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament, hints at Abraham Accords opportunity U.S. Envoy Thomas Barrack welcomes Lebanon's response to proposal calling for Hezbollah disarmament within four months, suggesting potential peace talks with Israel