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U.S. Releases $230 Million to Lebanese Forces for Hezbollah Disarmament Plan

The last-minute release is tied to a U.S.-backed plan for Lebanese forces to assert sovereignty under U.N. Resolution 1701.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speaks during the commemoration of Lebanese Army Day, in Baabda, Lebanon, July 31, 2025 in this screengrab obtained from a video. Tele Liban Pool/via REUTERS TV

Overview

  • The Trump administration approved $230 million in assistance this week for Lebanon’s security institutions to support implementation of a ceasefire-linked disarmament roadmap.
  • $190 million is designated for the Lebanese Armed Forces and $40 million for the Internal Security Forces, according to sources in Beirut and Washington.
  • Democratic congressional aides said the funds were finalized just before the September 30 fiscal year deadline to prevent expiration during a U.S. government shutdown.
  • A State Department spokesperson said the aid supports Lebanese forces as they work to assert state control nationwide and to fully implement U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.
  • Officials and reporting say the support aims to let the ISF take on internal security duties while the LAF prioritizes efforts tied to curbing Hezbollah’s weapons, though the group continues to reject unconditional disarmament.