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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 New York Times · 23h

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 Associated Press on MSN · 1d

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.

War-torn Lebanon forms its 1st government in over 2 years

The Associated Press on MSN · 31m

War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022. President Joseph Aoun announced in a statement that he had accepted the resignation of the former caretaker government and signed a decree with new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam forming the new government.

Lebanon's PM forms new government

Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday, Lebanon's presidency announced, following unusually direct U.S. intervention in the process and bringing the country closer to accessing reconstruction funds following last year's devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah.

english.mathrubhumi · 1h

Lebanon ends two-year political stalemate, forms new 24-member government

Lebanon forms new government after two-year deadlock, appoints Nawaf Salam as PM amid economic and security challenges.

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Lebanon: Hezbollah supporters block a road in Beirut in protest of Morgan Ortagus's visit

Hezbollah supporters block a road leading to the Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut. Camera: WAEL HAMZEH.

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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 ...

Human Rights Watch9d

Lebanon: Rights Agenda for New Government

Lebanon’s new government should prioritize protecting and promoting human rights, accountability, transparency, and the rule ...

StringersHub on MSN8h

Lebanon: Nearly a month after Aoun’s arrival, Government deadlock continues in Lebanon

Nearly a month after Joseph Aoun assumed the Lebanese presidency, efforts to restore the country’s institutions have stalled ...

Israeli airstrikes target southern, eastern Lebanon, violating ceasefire agreement

Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes late Thursday on southern and eastern Lebanon and flew over the capital Beirut and its ...

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US envoy reaffirms Feb 18 deadline for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon

US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus reaffirmed on Friday the United States' commitment to the Feb. 18 ...

StringersHub on MSN1d

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 ...

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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 ...

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