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 demands Hezbollah be omitted from Lebanon government
The United States has demanded that Hezbollah must not be part of Lebanon’s government. Washington’s Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus said on Friday after meeting Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun that she was “not afraid” of the armed group “because they’ve been defeated militarily”.
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 Envoy to Warn Lebanon Over Hezbollah's Influence in Government
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam meet at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Lebanon, in this handout released on February 6, 2025. Lebanese Presidency Press Office/Handout via REUTERS
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.
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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IAF Attacks 2 Hezbollah Sites that Violated the Ceasefire Agreement
"We will not allow the terrorist organization to rebuild and expand its capabilities," the IDF statement read.
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 ...
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IAF strikes Hezbollah terror sites in Lebanon
In response, IAF jets struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, including an underground weapons site. Last month, the White House confirmed that the U.S.-monitored truce deal between ...
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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...