The Trump administration has approved $230 million in funding for Lebanon’s security forces as part of ongoing efforts to counter Hezbollah’s influence and strengthen state institutions. According to sources in Washington and Beirut, the package includes $190 million for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and $40 million for the Internal Security Forces (ISF). However, recent demands from Lebanese leaders, including President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have amplified the push for weapons to be placed solely under the authority of state security forces. While the U.S. State Department declined to comment, analysts note that the aid reflects Washington’s strategy of reinforcing Lebanese state institutions as a counterweight to Hezbollah’s military presence. This development marks one of the most significant U.S. security assistance commitments to Lebanon in recent years, signaling continued American involvement in shaping the country’s fragile security landscape.