Hizbullah delays decision to disarm, stalling progress in Lebanon

Security 2025-07-10

Hizbullah delays decision to disarm, stalling progress in Lebanon

Disarming Hizbullah is key to Lebanon's recovery, experts say, and delaying it violates United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.

US agents nab extremist supporters in series of undercover stings

Security 2025-07-09

US agents nab extremist supporters in series of undercover stings

US authorities have arrested six men on terrorism charges this year as part of a commitment to degrade ISIS and other extremist groups.

Lebanese crackdown on extremist operatives nets top commander

Security 2025-07-08

Lebanese crackdown on extremist operatives nets top commander

Lebanese authorities have been going after ISIS operatives in the country as part of a regional push to stamp out the group's remnants.

Lebanon dismantles Hizbullah smuggling network at Beirut airport

Security 2025-06-20

Lebanon dismantles Hizbullah smuggling network at Beirut airport

Lebanese authorities strengthen security controls and dismiss dozens of employees in major push to end party's influence at airport.

Lebanese Armed Forces dismantle hundreds of Hizbullah weapons sites

Security 2025-06-16

Lebanese Armed Forces dismantle hundreds of Hizbullah weapons sites

The dismantling of Hizbullah's weapons depots and military sites is an important step towards reestablishing state control in the south.

US leverages regional partnerships in bid to resolve al-Hol camp issue

Security 2025-06-10

US leverages regional partnerships in bid to resolve al-Hol camp issue

Joint efforts to resolve the status of ISIS families who are still interned in Syria have been focusing on al-Hol camp in al-Hasakeh province.

Highly skilled air traffic controllers boost Iraqi military's prowess

Security 2025-06-09

Highly skilled air traffic controllers boost Iraqi military's prowess

With the launch of its second Air Controller Course, the Iraqi Joint Operations Command demonstrates commitment to eradicating ISIS.

Iraqi strikes targeting Kirkuk cells deny extremists their hiding places

Security 2025-06-06

Iraqi strikes targeting Kirkuk cells deny extremists their hiding places

Under intensive Iraqi surveillance, ISIS cells have been unable to secure bases in the highlands and valleys of Kirkuk, Salaheddeine and Diyala.

UNIFIL actively supports gradual redeployment of Lebanese army in south

Security 2025-05-30

UNIFIL actively supports gradual redeployment of Lebanese army in south

The United Nations peacekeeping mission has provided critical support to the Lebanese army as it consolidates its presence in the south.

Houthis scramble to shore up communications network as they come under fire

Security 2025-05-29

Houthis scramble to shore up communications network as they come under fire

The group has sought to reduce its reliance on traditional communications infrastructure via its 'Jihadist Communications Department.'