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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.

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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.

Al-Monitor on MSN · 19h

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",

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Head of the International Court of Justice is named Lebanon's new prime minister

(AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new president has asked prominent diplomat and jurist Nawaf Salam to form the country’s new government after Salam was named prime minister ...

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Lebanon: PM-designate Insistence on Naming Fifth Shiite Minister Frustrates Cabinet Formation, More Consultations Underway

It is unprecedented in Lebanon that the President of the Republic hosts the Speaker of the Parliament and the prime minister-designate in addition to other officials concerned with the cabinet ...

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New US Envoy Morgan Ortagus Shakes Up Lebanon's Political Landscape

Morgan Ortagus, a newly appointed U.S. envoy, urges Lebanon to ensure Hezbollah is excluded from government. She emphasized America's stand to prevent Hezbollah's participation in governance while ...