Rodolphe Haykal
Coverage of Rodolphe Haykal in the Nexus archive.
- Morning update
An agreement for Hamas and armed groups in Gaza to disarm was reached, with Hamas officials demanding Israel's withdrawal before proceeding. The Iranian army attacked US centers in Kuwait using drones, while the Israeli army obstructed Lebanese military deployment in southern Lebanon and conducted attacks in nearby towns.
- Lebanese army commander says Israel persists in 'obstructing' deployment efforts
Lebanese army commander Rodolphe Haykal accused Israel of obstructing the deployment of Lebanese military forces in southern Lebanon. He stated that Israeli attacks and demolitions continue despite a US-brokered agreement for Tel Aviv's withdrawal, which includes Lebanese army deployment in evacuated areas to disarm Hezbollah.
- Centcom commander meets Lebanese president, US troops
US Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Lebanese Armed Forces commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal to discuss implementing a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Cooper also met US troops in Israel and recognized their contributions, with over 50,000 US personnel deployed across the Middle East.
- Lebanon president tells US commander will exert sovereignty over all country's territory
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun told US Central Command head Admiral Brad Cooper that Beirut intends to assert sovereignty over all territory, including the Israeli border. Cooper also met Lebanon's army chief Rodolphe Haykal to discuss regional developments and a US-brokered Israel-Lebanon peace agreement.
- Lebanese army commander meets UK defence chiefs
Lebanese army commander Major-General Rodolphe Haykal met with UK defense chiefs to discuss supporting the Lebanese army, enhancing cooperation, and addressing challenges in peacekeeping, stability missions, and border protection. The meeting aimed to achieve a sustainable ceasefire in Lebanon, with Haykal thanking the UK for its continued support.
- Pakistan, Lebanon army chiefs meet as Middle East mediation drags on
The heads of Pakistan's and Lebanon's armed forces agreed to boost cooperation during a meeting in Pakistan. Pakistan is mediating between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East conflict, with Iran insisting Lebanon be included in any deal due to Hezbollah's involvement in the region.
- Lebanese army commander calls on CDF Munir, discusses regional security environment
Lebanese Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Rodolphe Haykal met with Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi to discuss regional security, defense cooperation, and strengthening bilateral military relations. Both sides emphasized mutual appreciation for professional excellence and operational contributions to regional stability.
- Lebanon army chief in Pakistan, funeral plans for soldiers killed by Israel
Lebanon's army chief Rodolphe Haykal made a surprise visit to Pakistan as ongoing fighting continues. Funeral plans are being made for soldiers killed by Israel.
- Pentagon hosts first-ever Israeli–Lebanese military talks aimed at curbing Hezbollah
Israeli and Lebanese military delegations held first-ever Pentagon-mediated talks in Washington to address border stability and enforce a ceasefire along the Israel–Lebanon border. Discussions focused on Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, Lebanese Armed Forces' role in containing Hezbollah, and challenges in disarming the Iran-backed group. A U.S. State Department official emphasized that lasting peace requires direct negotiations between the two governments.