Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus recently reached out to Lebanese leadershipโincluding President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salamโurging the rapid formation of three joint working groups. These proposed groups, comprising both civilian experts and military personnel, are expected to tackle unresolved matters with Israel, including troop withdrawals, border demarcation, and the โฆ
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Report: Ortagus warns Aoun and Salam of Israeli military freedom
During a recent visit to Lebanon, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, Morgan Ortagus, conveyed a firm message regarding Hezbollahโs involvement in the Lebanese government. In meetings with President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, Ortagus emphasized that the United States considers Hezbollahโs participation in the new government a โred line.โ She expressed gratitude to Israel for โฆ
Read More ยปBerri vows Lebanon will never cede โan inchโ of land
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reaffirmed on Friday that Lebanon will not relinquish any part of its land under any circumstances. His remarks came in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuโs statement that Israeli forces would continue occupying five elevated positions in southern Lebanon. Berri emphasized that Lebanon will take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and reclaim any โฆ
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