Members of the security forces deployed at Aisha Bakkar, in Beirut, after an Israeli strike on March 11, 2026. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine / L'Orient-Le Jour)
What L'Orient-Le Jour learnedThe U.S. suspended its coordination with the Lebanese Army to pressure for Army Commander Rodolph Haykal's dismissal, several diplomatic sources told L'Orient-Le Jour.The measure is being rejected in Lebanon as the Israeli war on its territory continues, the sources added. International actors are also reportedly intervening to prevent any move against Haykal at this stage.The U.S. on Tuesday sent what our sources described as a clear message to Beirut: disarm Hezbollah and begin direct negotiations with Israel. Lebanese officials are working to respond. Need the context? Beirut receives a US message: Disarm Hezbollah and start direct negotiations with Israel Political sources told L'Orient-Le Jour that discussions taking place behind the scenes, including a meeting between Parliament...
What L'Orient-Le Jour learnedThe U.S. suspended its coordination with the Lebanese Army to pressure for Army Commander Rodolph Haykal's dismissal, several diplomatic sources told L'Orient-Le Jour.The measure is being rejected in Lebanon as the Israeli war on its territory continues, the sources added. International actors are also reportedly intervening to prevent any move against Haykal at this stage.The U.S. on Tuesday sent what our sources described as a clear message to Beirut: disarm Hezbollah and begin direct negotiations with Israel. Lebanese officials are working to respond. Need the context? Beirut receives a US message: Disarm Hezbollah and start direct negotiations with Israel Political sources told L'Orient-Le Jour that discussions taking place behind the scenes, including a meeting between Parliament...