President Joseph Aoun told visiting U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix that Lebanon welcomes any country wishing to maintain forces in the south after UNIFIL's withdrawal in 2027. "These forces will assist the Lebanese army, which will be increasing its personnel »»»

A building destroyed by the Israeli strike in the industrial area of Ghazieh town, near the coastal city of Sidon, in southern Lebanon. (AFP pic) BEIRUT: Israeli strikes on south Lebanon killed two people on Tuesday as Israel said it targeted Hezbollah operatives, a day before a new meeting of the »»»