Lebanon Signs Agreement with Israel to Combat Hezbollah Amid Rising Shiite Protests

First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago

What happened

Lebanon and Israel signed a new agreement to jointly combat Hezbollah, assigning Lebanon full control over its affairs and requiring Hezbollah's disarmament before Israeli withdrawal. The deal sparked violent protests by Hezbollah supporters in Beirut, while some Lebanese politicians backed the move, signaling a major shift in Lebanon's internal power dynamics.

• 01Lebanon and Israel signed a joint agreement targeting Hezbollah's disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.
• 02Hezbollah strongly opposes the deal, accusing Lebanese leaders of cowardice and betrayal.
• 03Clashes erupted between Lebanese army forces and Hezbollah supporters protesting the agreement.
• 04Hezbollah held a large Ashura march, burning signs promoting Lebanese nationalism over Iranian influence.
• 05Some Lebanese politicians, including Sunni leader Fouad Makhzoumi, publicly support the agreement.
• 06The agreement marks a rare attempt by Lebanon to assert sovereignty without Iranian patronage.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

Lebanon Signs Agreement with Israel to Combat Hezbollah Amid Rising Shiite Protests

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israel Keeps Security Annex Secret to Maintain Advantage in Lebanon Deal

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israel Gains Military Freedom Under Secret Security Annex in Lebanon Agreement

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israel Gains Military Freedom Under Secret Security Annex in Lebanon Agreement

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

IDF Chief Calls Lebanon Agreement Historic, Vows to Ensure Its Success

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

IDF Chief Endorses Historic Israel-Lebanon Agreement, Emphasizes Operational Strength

WallaCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

IDF Chief Calls Lebanon Agreement Historic Amid Ongoing Northern Tensions

WallaCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago

Israel and Lebanon Sign Framework Agreement Amid Historic Challenges and Security Concerns

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew13 hours ago

Israeli Opposition Faces Criticism for Lack of Support on Lebanon Policy Amid US-Iran Deal

WallaCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago

Netanyahu Faces Criticism Over Lebanon Agreement and Controversial Remarks on Haredi Conscription

WallaCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago

Israel-Lebanon Agreement Signals New US Role Amid Regional Tensions

N12Center · Hebrew13 hours ago

Israel-Lebanon Deal: Netanyahu Declares Victory as IDF Prepares for Extended Stay

MakoCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago

Netanyahu Declares Victory as Israel-Lebanon Deal Shifts Security Responsibility to Beirut

Now 14Right · Hebrew14 hours ago

Israel-Lebanon Agreement Alarms Hezbollah as a Regional Signal

WallaCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago

Experts Urge Caution Over Israel-Lebanon Security Memorandum Amid Hezbollah and Iran Tensions

YnetCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago

Israel-Lebanon Agreement Marks Progress but Leaves Key Issues Unresolved

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

Israeli Coalition Praises, Opposition Criticizes Security Agreement with Lebanon

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