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.
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 says Hezbollah 'defeated', must not be in Lebanon government
A senior US official visiting Beirut warned Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.More than a year of hostilities severely weakened Hezbollah,
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,
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 envoy visits Lebanon, says US 'grateful' to Israel for defeating Hezbollah
Morgan Ortagus reaffirmed the Trump administration position that Hezbollah cannot be part of the next Lebanese government, even as Beirut warned that this could create a parliamentarian crisis.
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 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.
Lebanese Shiite leader rejects US envoy's call to exclude Hezbollah
The leader of Lebanon's Shiite Muslim religious community shot back at US envoy Morgan Ortagus, who said on Friday that the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement should play no role in Lebanon's new government.
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Lebanon’s President Aoun calls for Israeli bombing to stop in talks with US envoy
Gaza Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has told a US envoy that Israel must stop bombing southern Lebanon, destroying homes and ...
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Trump’s deputy Middle East envoy reaffirms US support for Lebanon in meeting with President Aoun
The deputy US envoy to the Middle East reaffirmed America’s support for Lebanon during a meeting with Lebanese President ...
Lead investigator resumes Beirut port blast probe and plans to question senior officials
A Lebanese judge has resumed his investigation into the devastating 2020 Beirut Port explosion. Judge Tarek Bitar questioned six port employees on Friday.
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Aoun tells Ortagus south stability linked to Israeli pullout
President Joseph Aoun on Friday told the visiting Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Morgan Ortagus that “permanent stability in the South hinges on completing Israel’s withdrawal from the ...
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US Envoy Ortagus Meets President Aoun, Imposes Dictations on Lebanon
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met on Friday with US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus who said that ...
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(Update) President Aoun meets with U.S. Deputy Special Envoy, stresses need for Israeli withdrawal and ongoing cooperation with UNIFIL
NNA - In a meeting with U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, at Baabda Palace on Friday, President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, emphasized that "permanent stabi ...
Israel was given 10 days to withdraw troops from Lebanon
The administration of US President Donald Trump insists on the complete withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from southern Lebanon by February 18. This was stated by Deputy Special Envoy to ...
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 ...