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.
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 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.
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 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,
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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 ...
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Israel says it won’t withdraw from Lebanon by Sunday deadline
The Israeli government says its military will not withdraw from Lebanon by Sunday’s deadline, in violation of a ceasefire agreement that ended months of conflict with Hezbollah. Israel was ...
Battered but defiant - where does Hezbollah go from here?
They travelled in convoys, played revolutionary songs and waved, proudly, the yellow Hezbollah flag. Many found out that, ...
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IAF conducts precise strike on two Hezbollah sites in Lebanese territory
IDF confirms that the IAF conducted a precise strike in Lebanese territory on two military sites that contained Hezbollah ...
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 ...
Qatar to support Lebanon after formation of new government, Qatari PM says
Qatar's prime minister said on Tuesday that his country would support Lebanese institutions and work on mutual projects after ...