Lebanon–Hezbollah: latest events

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1. 20 Oct 2026 ■ Steady

   Lebanon faces uncertainty as UN peacekeepers prepare to withdraw

   UN peacekeepers are preparing to withdraw from Lebanon as the UNIFIL mandate nears its end, while Israel remains present and Hezbollah is still armed. A new EU mission will support Lebanon's army but will not replace UNIFIL. A reported $200m in Iranian aid to Hezbollah has increased US pressure on the Lebanese government.

   Lebanon faces uncertainty as UNIFIL mandate nears end

2. 19 Oct 2026 ■ Steady

   Reported $200m Iranian aid to Hezbollah raises US pressure on Lebanon

   A reported $200m in aid from Iran to Hezbollah has increased US pressure on the Lebanese government. On Monday UN Secretary-General António Guterres laid a wreath for four Indonesian peacekeepers who recently died in Lebanon. He defended UN peacekeeping in what he called "testing times for peace".

   Guterres honours Indonesian peacekeepers killed in Lebanon · Reported $200m Iranian aid to Hezbollah pressures Lebanese government

3. 16 Oct 2026 ■ Steady

   Lebanon split over explosives confiscated from Hezbollah

   On Friday, Hezbollah said the confiscated explosives were meant for use against Israel, while some political figures and analysts fear they were intended for assassinations. US Secretary of State Rubio pressed Lebanon over confiscating Hezbollah's weapons, and Lebanon's president reaffirmed the commitment to bring all arms under state control. Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister reaffirmed support for Lebanon and called for Israel to withdraw.

   Lebanon divided over Hezbollah's confiscated explosives · Rubio presses Lebanon on confiscating Hezbollah's weapons · Qatar FM calls for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

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