US EditionEditorial Cartoons by Joe Heller 11-21-25 - Nebraska City News-Press
- On 11/18/2025, U.S. officials halted a planned Washington visit by Gen. Rodolphe Haykal, commander, Lebanese Armed Forces, shortly before his departure, canceling meetings and a reception at Lebanon's embassy in Washington.
- U.S. impatience stems from perceived delays in placing weapons under state control since the ceasefire, while U.S. officials said cooperation depends on the Lebanese army communiqu�'s positions on borders and disarmament.
- US Central Command reported removing nearly 10,000 rockets, almost 400 missiles and more than 205,000 unexploded ordnance, while UNIFIL assisted redeploying the Lebanese army to over 120 positions in southern Lebanon.
- The cancellation risks straining the U.S.-Lebanese Armed Forces relationship and may hinder resource access after the United States delivered $190 million last month of a $230 million package.
- Israeli officials say they plan limited strikes on Hezbollah weapons sites, while assessments report Hezbollah Radwan Forces rebuilding between the Litani River and the frontier amid recent border incidents.
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US cancels Washington meetings with Lebanese army chief over remarks on Israel, sources say
BEIRUT - The U.S. has cancelled meetings in Washington with Lebanese armed forces commander General Rudolf Hachem after objecting to a statement the army issued on Sunday about border tensions with Israel, Lebanese officials familiar with the matter said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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