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President Joseph Aoun issued a strong appeal on Monday, urging Lebanese citizens and political factions to unite in a calm and responsible manner to shield Lebanon from the escalating turmoil in the region—particularly the recent sectarian clashes erupting in neighboring Syria. A Message of Prevention and Responsibility In his statement, President Aoun emphasized the urgent need to prioritize national stability …

In a visit underscoring growing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack arrived in Beirut on Monday and met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. His visit, part of a broader U.S. initiative to restore calm and promote reform in the region, also includes scheduled meetings with key political and religious leaders, as …

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a key meeting on Friday with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to finalize Beirut’s response to a formal request from the United States to disarm Hezbollah, according to reports from Saudi broadcaster Al-Hadath. The talks mark a critical moment in Lebanon’s efforts to navigate both internal political dynamics and intense external pressure related to the country’s …

President Joseph Aoun has reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to centralizing control over the country’s weaponry, declaring on Friday that the state’s monopoly on arms is a settled matter. He also praised Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri for his role in promoting national stability and backing efforts to restore full state authority. A Firm Stance on State Sovereignty Speaking to visitors, Aoun underscored …

As diplomatic efforts intensify in the Middle East, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack has reportedly informed Lebanese officials that they have a three-month window to devise a resolution concerning Hezbollah’s weapons arsenal. According to Lebanon’s al-Akhbar newspaper, Barrack delivered this message during his recent visit to Beirut, citing informed sources familiar with the discussions. Urgency for Disarmament and Reconstruction Conditions Barrack’s …

Lebanese political and military leadership are intensifying efforts to finalize a response to a recent U.S. proposal that links a cessation of Israeli military activity and withdrawal from Lebanese territory with the gradual disarmament of Hezbollah. The process is taking place amid complex internal discussions, constitutional considerations, and heightened regional tensions. Internal Deliberations and Strategic Conditions According to officials familiar …

Lebanon’s top political leaders have reached a unified position ahead of a second visit by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, expected before July 10. The discussions, led by President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have reportedly resulted in consensus on a draft response to proposals presented by the United States regarding Hezbollah’s disarmament and a …

Lebanese political leaders convened at Baabda Palace on Monday to deliberate on a U.S. proposal concerning Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon. The meeting, the second of its kind within days, included representatives of President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Discussions centered on a document delivered by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, which …