‘Trump Zone’ Would See Southern Lebanon Occupied, Depopulated - News From Antiwar.com

The clock ticks on Lebanon's Hezbollah disarmament, but success remains elusive

While U.S. pressure mounts, Lebanon struggles to establish a clear timeline on Hezbollah's disarmament, fearing an outbreak of violence reminiscent of the past. Although Hezbollah has ruled out forfeiting its guns, others call for dialogue, pointing to a softened Israeli stance as a necessary kickstarter

‘Trump Zone’ Would See Southern Lebanon Occupied, Depopulated - News From Antiwar.com

The more information we get about the “Trump economic zone” proposal in southern Lebanon, the worse it seems for the people who live there. The latest reports reveal the plan to totally depopulate the south of the country, to place the whole area under US military control, and to grant…

Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah?

US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don’t trust Israel or the US’s ability to control it.

'Trump economic zone' for Lebanon calls for occupation, forced displacement: Report

The plan is said to involve a US ‘security presence’ in southern Lebanese villages, which will be emptied of residents as part of the initiative

ICYMI: Hezbollah threatens anarchy if Lebanese government tries to disarm it

According to Saudi news channel Al Arabiya, Hezbollah has threatened “anarchy” if the government moves forward with a decision to disarm it. Sources close to Hezbollah say the group is preparing for “popular protests” and disruptions to public life in Lebanon in response to any such move. While Hezbollah reportedly has no intention of engaging the Lebanese Army directly, the group’s response will depend on the nature and implementation of any di…