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.
U.S. draws ‘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 isn't a part of the new government in any form.
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.
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 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.
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.
Lead investigator resumes Beirut port blast probe and plans to question senior officials
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Lebanon: Footage Shows Israeli Bunker Busters In Beirut
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Hezbollah says Nasrallah to be buried outside Beirut in February 23 ‘grand’ funeral
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Beirut has suffered endless catastrophes — its art galleries offer a glimmer of hope
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New Lebanese leadership ‘is a moment of hope,’ says journalist in Beirut
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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 ...
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Iran denies cash transfer to Hezbollah via Beirut airport as Lebanon comes under global financial pressure
Ismail Baghaei, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, dismissed on Monday claims that Iran provides funds to Hezbollah ...
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 ...
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Riad Elkhatib came to the restaurant industry later in life, but from foul to fateh, he loves what he does. You will, too.
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Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Beirut as a regional hub for modern abstract art and Sharjah Biennial
A slate of new exhibitions and events in the UAE are highlighting cross-cultural connections but in very different ways. From ...