Tag Archives: hezbollah disarmament

U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus is expected to push Lebanon’s military leadership to accelerate efforts to disarm Hezbollah forces positioned north and south of the Litani River during her visit to the country this weekend, according to media reports on Friday. Agenda of the Visit Lebanese daily Al-Binaa reported that Ortagus will arrive on Saturday and will not meet with political …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has issued a strong warning against any confrontation with the Lebanese Army, as the government moves forward with plans to disarm Hezbollah and other armed groups. According to LBCI television, visitors quoted Berri as saying: “Whoever throws (even a) rose at the Lebanese Army is a dog, a son of a dog, and this is the …

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 …

A source familiar with Hezbollah’s 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 country’s 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Following renewed tensions on the Lebanon-Israel border, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, stated that Friday’s 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 Beirut’s southern suburbs — the …