U.S. 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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US sets red line against Hezbollah joining Lebanese govt
Deputy Middle East envoy, Morgan Ortagus on Friday said the United States has set a red line that Shi’ite armed group, ...
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22 killed as residents of southern Lebanon defy Israeli orders not to return home
Three people were killed and 44 others injured by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese government said, as ...
Israeli Drone Strike Injures 5 People in Southern Lebanon, Health Ministry Says
DUBAI/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Five people were injured in an Israeli drone strike targeting the southern Lebanese town of Majdal ...
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2 killed in southern Lebanon as protests against Israeli presence erupt for a second day
Lebanese officials say firing by Israeli troops has killed two people and wounded 17 in the second day of deadly protests in southern Lebanon BEIRUT -- Firing by Israeli troops killed two ...
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Lebanon reports 22 deaths as ceasefire deadline with Israel expires
Lebanon said 22 people were killed on Sunday in confrontations with Israeli forces in the south of the country. The deaths ...
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 ...
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Lebanon's financial crisis drives citizens toward cryptocurrency
By Josiane Hajj Moussa for bnm Beirut bureau Lebanon’s latest ongoing economic crisis has revealed just how fragile its ...