Morgan Ortagus, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, is expected to return to Lebanon within the next week, according to Lebanese newspaper al-Joumhouria. In a televised interview with LBCI, Ortagus confirmed the U.S. has imposed fresh sanctions targeting three individuals identified as financial facilitators for Hezbollah. The move is part of a renewed effort to disrupt funding channels …
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Hezbollah Signals Willingness to Go Far on Arms Handover
A source familiar with Hezbollahโs internal discussions has indicated that the group is prepared to seriously engage in the issue of relinquishing its arsenal to the Lebanese state, signaling a potential turning point in the countryโs longstanding internal debate over non-state arms. According to remarks shared with Al-Hadath, a broadcaster affiliated with Al-Arabiya, the source said that discussions between Hezbollah …
Read More »Aoun says diplomacy is the only solution for the South
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reiterated that diplomatic efforts are the only viable path to end Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon. He emphasized that Lebanon can no longer endure the rhetoric of war and is committed to pursuing peaceful solutions.. Aoun has consistently advocated for the Lebanese state to hold exclusive control over arms, a goal that he acknowledges must …
Read More »Foreign Ministry warns Iran ambassador against meddling in Lebanese affairs
On April 24, 2025, Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani was summoned by Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry following his recent statements opposing the disarmament of Hezbollah. During the meeting with Secretary-General Hani Chemaitelly, Amani was reminded of the importance of adhering to international diplomatic norms, particularly those outlined in the Vienna Convention, which emphasize the sovereignty of nations and non-interference in …
Read More »No aid or reconstruction without Hezbollah disarmament, says Rajji
The United States has made it clear that Lebanon’s reconstruction efforts will not progress unless Hezbollah disarms. Deputy U.S. Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus conveyed this message to Lebanese officials, emphasizing that foreign aid is contingent upon two key conditions: the implementation of economic reforms and the establishment of state monopoly over arms. Ortagus highlighted that while some progress has been …
Read More »Ortagus blames Lebanon for truce breach, backs Israeli response
Following renewed tensions on the Lebanon-Israel border, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, stated that Fridayโs violation of the ceasefire originated from Lebanese territory. Speaking to Al-Arabiya TV, she reaffirmed that Israel had the right to retaliate after rockets were launched from Lebanon, prompting Israel to carry out an airstrike in Beirutโs southern suburbs โ the …
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