Sidon hit the news after Israeli strikes killed 13 security officers in Nabatiyeh, amid Lebanon’s ongoing war chaos and disarmament tensions.
Lebanese authorities are progressing with plans to extend state control over arms, with recent developments including the disarmament of Hezbollah south of the Litani River. The government aims to expand this effort northward amid ongoing regional tensions, Israeli strikes, and international pressure, while clashes and political debates continue to shape the security landscape.
Lebanon's Eid al-Fitr celebrations are overshadowed by ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, displacing over a million people and killing nearly 1,000. Displaced families mark the holiday in shelters, with many unable to observe traditional customs amid the violence and instability.
Israeli airstrikes have killed over 2,000 people in Lebanon, including 13 security officers, as violence escalates. Lebanon is preparing for US-mediated talks, but tensions remain high. The conflict has uprooted over a million civilians amid ongoing military actions.