Lebanon Struggles to Implement Agreement as Hezbollah Influence Persists in Army
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Now 14 · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Lebanon is set to implement an agreement with Israel transferring southern border control to the Lebanese Army, tasked with disarming Hezbollah. However, Hezbollah’s influence within the army and leadership struggles complicate the process, prompting U.S. involvement to train special units. Political tensions rise as Hezbollah defends the army leadership, underscoring the challenges ahead.
- 01Lebanese Army to assume control of southern border areas from Israel under new agreement.
- 02Disarming Hezbollah is central but complicated by army members’ loyalty to the group.
- 03U.S. plans to train special Lebanese Army units to exclude Hezbollah supporters.
- 04Israeli PM’s plan includes gradual IDF withdrawal as Lebanese Army takes over.
- 05Lebanese Army Chief Rodolphe Akl criticized for weak stance on Hezbollah.
- 06President Michel Aoun may dismiss Akl, causing concern for Hezbollah.
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