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U.S. envoy: Hezbollah, defeated by Israel, should not be part of Lebanon’s new cabinet

U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus said she was "not afraid" of Iran-backed Hezbollah because it was defeated by Israel, stressing the group should not be part of the new Lebanese government.

The Associated Press on MSN · 18h

The US draws a ‘red line’ over including Hezbollah in Lebanon’s government, new envoy says

A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

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.

Reuters · 15h

US sets 'red line' against Hezbollah joining Lebanese government

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 its military setbacks against Israel last year, U.S. deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said in Lebanon on Friday.

Associated Press · 18h

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.

The New York Times · 18h

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.

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Lead investigator resumes Beirut port blast probe and plans to question senior officials

In 2023, then-chief prosecutor Ghassan Oweidat ordered the release of 17 detainees, including port and customs officials, who ...

Unprecedented New View Of BLU-109 Bunker Buster Strike That Killed Hezbollah’s Leadership

Closed-circuit television video has emerged offering a new very up-close and personal view of the large-scale and ...

StringersHub on MSN17h

Lebanon: Footage Shows Israeli Bunker Busters In Beirut

Newly released footage reportedly shows the moment Israeli bunker buster bombs struck the southern suburbs of Beirut last ...

The Times of Israel5d

Hezbollah says Nasrallah to be buried outside Beirut in February 23 ‘grand’ funeral

Terror group chief Naim Qassem admits Hashem Safieddine had been chosen as successor before he was killed, calls on Lebanese ...

10don MSN

New Lebanese leadership ‘is a moment of hope,’ says journalist in Beirut

Bianna Golodryga speaks with the Middle East Bureau Chief of The Los Angeles Times, Nabih Bulos, about the ceasefires in ...

New York Sun9d

Déjà Vu at Beirut?

The ceasefire in Lebanon is a throwback to 2006, when the national Lebanese army was supposed to defang Hezbollah and chart a new course for the land ...

Al-Monitor16d

Saudi FM set to travel to Lebanon, will press Beirut for 'real reform'

Prince Faisal said he would meet Lebanon's new leadership to gauge potential for Saudi investment and noted that Trump's ...

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Saudi Arabia Is Optimistic About Lebanon Under Reforms, Saudi FM Says in Beirut

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will continue supporting Lebanon and is optimistic about the country's future after a ceasefire brought an end to a war between Israel and the militant Iran-aligned ...