Lebanon, Hezbollah

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.
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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.
US demands Hezbollah be omitted from Lebanon government
The United States has demanded that Hezbollah must not be part of Lebanon’s government. Washington’s Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus said on Friday after meeting Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun that she was “not afraid” of the armed group “because they’ve been defeated militarily”.
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.
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.
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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France Urges Lebanon to Form Inclusive Government Amid U.S. Red Lines
France is confident Lebanese authorities can establish a government that unites its diverse populace. Despite U.S. concerns ...
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Lebanon urges France to pressure Israel to stop ceasefire violations
Lebanon’s president meets French ambassador, deputy head of ceasefire oversight committee in Beirut - Anadolu Ajansı ...
Will France snatch defeat in Lebanon by re-empowering Hezbollah?
The coming decision over who will take over Lebanon's Central Bank will effect Hezbollah's fate in the nation. Will Paris ...
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France Expresses Confidence in Lebanese Government Formation Amid U.S. Concerns
France backs Lebanese authorities' ability to form an inclusive government, despite U.S. red lines on Hezbollah's involvement ...
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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 ...
Trump urged to look into US funding of Lebanese army amid accusations of its ties to Hezbollah
Amid a resurgence of Hezbollah activity on Israel’s border there are new calls for the Trump administration to push the ...
Lebanon says Israeli troops killed 24 ahead of ceasefire extension
Displaced Lebanese residents were shot by Israeli forces as they returned to southern Lebanon despite warnings that troops ...
Israeli troops kill several, wound dozens as hundreds of residents try to return to south Lebanon
At least 22 people were killed and dozens more were wounded on Sunday after Israeli troops reportedly opened fire on ...