The Biden administration is re-directing over $100 million in military aid from Israel and Egypt to Lebanon to strengthen the ceasefire agreement brokered between Israel and Hezbollah following a two-month war. The funds will primarily support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in maintaining stability and preventing further conflict.
Amos Hochstein, left, a senior adviser to President Joe Biden, meets with Lebanese Parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon , Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. The Biden administration in its final days is shifting more than US$100 million in military aid from Israel and Egypt to Lebanon as it tries to bolster a ceasefire agreement it helped mediate between Israel and Hezbollah .
Both Israel and Hezbollah agreed to pull their forces out of southern Lebanon before the end of January, with compliance to be overseen by the Lebanese army and U.N. peacekeepers. In a third notice, also sent to Congress on Jan. 3, the department said it was going to provide $15 million to Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces to ensure that they become the primary law enforcement entity in the country and assist the LAF in controlling areas in the south.The third notice also informed lawmakers that the administration would provide $3.06 million to the Palestinian Authority police to support its operations in the West Bank and $2.
The Ontario government says it has launched an operation intended to beef up security along the border with the United States.Canadians can expect full service for domestic parcels and on-time service guarantees, though Canada Post said some mail will continue to be delayed as it deals with a large amount of items.
Lake Naivasha, northwest of Nairobi, Kenya is becoming increasingly unnavigable. Water hyacinth, the world's most widespread invasive species, is blanketing the lake, choking its fish and leaving people stranded.A study into the behaviour of a sea sponge off the coast of British Columbia has revealed the animals have the humanlike ability to sneeze.
The City of Calgary is in the process of giving back thousands of bricks saved from Olympic Plaza ahead of the aging infrastructure's overhaul.We’re learning more about how British Columbians plan to vote in the next federal election following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s bombshell resignation.Authorities have ordered the closure of a popular hiking trail on Vancouver Island due to the presence of an 'aggressive cougar.
Lebanon Israel Hezbollah Ceasefire Military Aid
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Quebec, Ottawa announce $100-million deal to fight homelessnessMONTREAL — The federal and provincial governments have announced a $100-million agreement to help fight homelessness in Quebec.
Read more »
Quebec, Ottawa announce $100-million deal to fight homelessnessMONTREAL — The federal and provincial governments have announced a $100-million agreement to help fight homelessness in Quebec.
Read more »
Quebec, Ottawa announce $100-million deal to fight homelessnessMONTREAL — The federal and provincial governments have announced a $100-million agreement to help fight homelessness in Quebec.
Read more »
Quebec, Ottawa announce $100-million deal to fight homelessnessMONTREAL — The federal and provincial governments have announced a $100-million agreement to help fight homelessness in Quebec.
Read more »
Business Brief: Welcome to the US$100-million clubWith dozens of scaled-up tech companies, Canada is poised to deliver a wave of quality IPOs
Read more »
SoftBank CEO to meet Trump, announce $100-billion investment in U.S.: sourcesSoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son will also promise in a joint announcement with Trump to create 100,000 jobs focused on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure
Read more »