Lebanon, Hezbollah

Trump Envoy Pushes Lebanon’s New Leaders to Isolate Hezbollah
Hezbollah, a powerful Iran-backed militia, has long been the country’s dominant political force and has formed part of the government for decades.
The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government, new envoy says
A newly appointed U.S. envoy said Friday that she hoped Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form. Morgan Ortagus,
US envoy says Hezbollah 'defeated', must not be in Lebanon government
A senior US official visiting Beirut warned Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.
US has set 'red line' that Hezbollah not join Lebanese govt, envoy says
The United States has set a "red line" that Shi'ite armed group Hezbollah should not be a member of Lebanon's next government after itr military defeat by Israel last year, U.S deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said in Lebanon on Friday.
US sets 'red lines' on Hezbollah participation in Lebanese government
The Iran-backed Hezbollah movement should play no role in Lebanon's new government, the US special deputy envoy for the Middle East said on Friday. "We have set clear red lines in the United States that they (Hezbollah) won't be able to terrorize the Lebanese people,
New deputy US envoy to MidEast peace visits Lebanon, says Hezbollah should not be part of govt
The U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Middle East Peace said repeatedly Friday that Hezbollah had been "militarily defeated" and that she hoped the Lebanese authorities were committed to ensuring the militant group doesn't form part of any new government.
US envoy to warn Lebanon over Hezbollah's influence in government
President Donald Trump's envoy is set to deliver a firm message to Lebanese leaders during a visit on Thursday: the U.S. will not tolerate the unchecked influence of Hezbollah and its allies over the formation of a new government.
US envoy visits Lebanon to discuss Hezbollah, cabinet formation: What we know
Morgan Ortagus is heading a delegation and set to arrive in Lebanon on Thursday night, the first such visit by Trump administration officials.
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New US Envoy Morgan Ortagus Shakes Up Lebanon's Political Landscape
Morgan Ortagus, a newly appointed U.S. envoy, urges Lebanon to ensure Hezbollah is excluded from government. She emphasized America's stand to prevent Hezbollah's participation in governance while ...
Despite Ceasefire, Israel Targets Two Hezbollah Sites In Lebanon
Israel said late Thursday it had struck two sites in Lebanon that allegedly contained weapons of the Hezbollah group, in ...
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Exclusive: US seeks to block Hezbollah ally from naming Lebanon finance minister
US move appears aimed at curbing Iran-backed group's influence Hezbollah's sway over Lebanese cabinet under scrutiny ...
Netanyahu gifts Trump golden pager in nod to Lebanon explosions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted President Donald Trump a golden pager during their meeting at the White ...
Battered but defiant - where does Hezbollah go from here?
On 26 January, thousands of displaced Lebanese, who had been living across the country, tried to return to their homes in ...
Syrian army advances into Lebanese territory, clashes with Hezbollah
The confrontation between the Syrian Army and Hezbollah on Lebanese soil marks a major shift in regional dynamics.
Trump urged to look into US funding of Lebanese army amid accusations of its ties to Hezbollah
Amid a resurgence of Hezbollah activity on Israel’s border there are new calls for the Trump administration to push the ...
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Last-minute disagreement delays announcement of Lebanon's government: Insights on the deadlock
Report by Lara El Hachem, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi Hopes for the announcement of Lebanon's new government were ...