Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Lebanese Army Dismantles Hezbollah Installations in South
The Lebanese government says its army has taken down over 500 military spots and weapon storage areas belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
This is happening to try to regain control of the whole country and ensure only the state has weapons.
Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, was supposed to leave the area under a ceasefire agreement with Israel.
However, Israel remains in some Lebanese territory and keeps attacking, saying they're targeting Hezbollah.
The Lebanese government is also working on fixing the country's economy, including getting rid of bank secrecy to get help from other countries.
Lebanese army dismantled over 500 Hezbollah military positions and arms depots.
This action is part of efforts to restore state authority.
The dismantling occurred south of the Litani river near the Israeli border.
Hezbollah was required to leave the area per a ceasefire with Israel.
The government plans to disarm Palestinian refugee camps and reform the economy.
- Who
- Lebanese Army and Hezbollah
- What
- The Lebanese army dismantled over 500 Hezbollah military positions and arms depots.
- When
- Announced by the Lebanese Prime Minister on Thursday, marking 100 days in office.
- Where
- South Lebanon, near the Israeli border
- Why
- To restore state authority and disarm Hezbollah per ceasefire agreement.
- Location
- South of the Litani river, Lebanon
- Action
- Dismantling Hezbollah installations
- Number of Installations
- More than 500
- Government Action
- Restoring authority and arms monopoly
- Relevant Agreement
- November ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah
- Additional Actions
- Disarming Palestinian refugee camps, economic reforms