Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel

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.
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.
From Lebanon, US envoy Morgan Ortagus praises Israel for 'defeating Hezbollah'
During a visit to Beirut, US envoy Morgan Ortagus warned Lebanese leaders that Hezbollah's involvement in government is a 'red line' for the US.
US envoy says Hezbollah 'defeated', must not be in Lebanon government
A senior US official visiting Beirut warned on Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.Hezbollah slammed the remarks by US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus as "blatant interference",
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
US Has Set 'Red Line' That Hezbollah Not Join Lebanese Govt, Envoy Says
U.S. deputy special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus gives a statement after a meeting with the Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Emilie Madi BEIRUT (Reuters) - 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,
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.
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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Israel strikes 2 Hizbollah targets in Lebanon despite a ceasefire deal
Israel said late on Thursday it had struck two sites in Lebanon that allegedly contained weapons belonging to the Hizbollah ...
Lebanon Faces a Colossal Disposal Task: Clearing War Debris
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has left behind lots of rubble. Some experts fear that much of it will be dumped ...
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A Better Lebanon Is Possible
Now Hezbollah is also at risk of losing the support of Lebanese Shiites, who make up its domestic base. As is usually the ...
White House says ceasefire agreement between Lebanon, Israel to continue until Feb. 18
The U.S. said on Sunday that the agreement between Lebanon and Israel would remain in effect until Feb. 18, after Israel said ...
Israel kills 22, wounds 124 as displaced south Lebanon residents force way back
Israeli forces killed 22 people and wounded 124 others Sunday when displaced residents of southern Lebanon defied Israel's ...
Israel Strikes Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
Israeli warplanes launched multiple raids on the heights of the eastern Mountain Range and an area in the Baalbek district of ...
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Trump administration notifies Congress of $7.4 billion in arms sales to Israel
The latest weapons package comes after Trump informed Netanyahu the US would "take over" the Gaza Strip and develop it into ...
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Dahiyeh’s restaurant scene bounces back after Israel’s war on Lebanon
Ahmad Wehbe didn’t expect his restaurant, Fries Lab, to survive Israel’s war on Lebanon. The restaurant in Haret Hreik, ...