https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-tells-us-lebanese-army-pilot-program-against-hezbollah-failedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-tells-us-lebanese-army-pilot-program-against-hezbollah-failedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-tells-us-lebanese-army-pilot-program-against-hezbollah-failed#u51943Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:50:49 +0000Israel has informed the US that a pilot program aimed at training the Lebanese army to counter Hezbollah has failed. The program was intended to bolster the Lebanese military's capabilities against the militant group. However, Israel has concluded that the effort has not yielded the desired results.Why it mattersThe Lebanese army has long struggled to assert its authority in the country, particularly in areas where Hezbollah wields significant influence. The militant group has been a major concern for Israel, which has carried out strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The failure