Lebanon, Hezbollah

Lebanon's prime minister forms new government without Hezbollah dominance
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam formed a new cabinet made up of specialized and clean-handed ministers, ending past dominance by Hezbollah and its allies, with the mission of introducing needed reforms.
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.
US Draws '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 isn't a part of the new government in any form
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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Lebanon's president forms new government as southern ceasefire holds
Lebanon's first government in two years takes office as it rebuilds its war-torn south. The country also seeks to maintain ...
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in more than 2 years
Lebanon's new prime minister has formed the country's first full-fledged government since 2022; new leaders show a shift away ...
Lebanon’s prime minister forms new government after unusual US intervention
Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday, following unusually direct U.S. intervention in the process and in a step ...
Lebanon PM forms new government, pledging reforms
Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday, following unusually direct U.S. intervention in the process and in a step ...
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years to end deadlock
Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022. President Joseph Aoun ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Who are some of Lebanon's new ministers?
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam formed a government on Saturday after weeks of tough political deliberations over its 24 ...
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Government to seek to restore trust within Lebanon and beyond: Lebanon's PM
Beirut:Lebanon s new Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, said that the government must ensure stability in the country for reforms ...
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Israeli air strike kills six in eastern Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire
An Israeli air raid has killed six people and wounded two in eastern Lebanon amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that a drone targeted the ...