Feb 1, 2025 · Facing the liquidation of Lebanon’s identity and survival, the Lebanese Forces evolved from “a coordinated body of militias to a surrogate government from 1976 to 1990, to a political organization from 1991 to 1993, and finally a …

I've come across several Lebanese individuals with the surname "Francis." I've observed that it's not a widespread name and some of the bearers hail from regions like Rechmaya and Forn El Chebbak. Historically, the name "Francis" can denote "Frenchman" or "Free," which makes me wonder if there's a French lineage or influence tied to this ...

The Lebanese Forces attacked protestors on August 4 2021. Lebanese Forces justify their attacks on August 4 2021 protest. The ISF seized nearly two million liters of gasoline stored in Sakr stations in Zahle, which belong to Ibrahim Sakr, a leader in the Lebanese Forces. The Lebanese Forces Celebrate the Release of Their Thugs

Feb 3, 2025 · AP reported that Israeli forces killed two people and wounded 17 last Monday, according to Lebanese health officials. Hezbollah’s new leader Naim Kassem said his group won’t accept the extension of the ceasefire – a stinging indictment of the Lebanese government that agreed to extend the pause in combat.

Oct 13, 2023 · The Lebanese Armed Forces (the LAF) do not cooperate with them whatsoever. The only reason hezbollah is tolerated in lebanon is because the LAF doesn’t have the weaponry/funds to easily defeat them, and they do not want to create another conflict within the country when the Lebanese people are already struggling with other issues.

Lebanese Forces started as the militia of the Lebanese Front, a coalition of different parties and Kataeb/Phalanges was a part of it (alongside National Liberal Party, Al-Tanzim and Guardians of the Cedar). After the civil war Lebanese Forces became a party and …

* Israel had to dismantle the SLA if it wanted to comply with United Nations Resolution 425 from March 1978, which called upon Israel to withdraw its forces from all Lebanese territory. Fulfilling the Resolution was, in turn, necessary if Israel wished the United Nations special force (UNIFIL) to assume responsibility in the “security zone ...

Oct 22, 2023 · Israeli military forces will undoubtedly either enter Lebanon or increase their artillery fire and conduct airstrikes in Lebanon if Hezbollah opens a second front in the north. The Lebanese military has a duty to protect Lebanon's sovereignty, citizens, and territorial integrity.

Aug 4, 2021 · Lebanese Forces (also referred to here as Ouwwet), one of the largest Christian political parties from the civil war era. Despite being part of the corrupt mafia ruling the country, they’re trying hard to present themselves as demanding change and being part of the thawra (which they are obviously not).

Jul 13, 2022 · The militia presents itself as providing another layer of security to Lebanese Armed Forces and additional leverage for Lebanon. For example, Hezbollah interprets the 2022 resolution of the Israeli-Lebanese maritime boundary and the division of the gas fields as a “great historic victory.” 18 Leading up to the “victory,” Nasrallah ...