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Aoun Meets Qatari Emir in Doha for Strategic Talks President Joseph Aoun engaged in high-level discussions on Wednesday in Doha with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, expressing gratitude for the support Qatar has extended to Lebanon across various sectors. During the meeting, Aoun emphasized the Lebanese Army’s commitment to enforcing UN Security Council Resolution 1701 in southern Lebanon, …

President Joseph Aoun declared that 2025 will mark a turning point for Lebanon, as efforts intensify to ensure that all weapons in the country are held solely by the state. He emphasized that Hezbollah would not be drawn into another conflict, signaling a shift toward integrating its fighters within the framework of state institutions. In an interview with Qatar’s al-Arabi …

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah stated on Monday that the group would not enter into any dialogue over its weapons with those who do not view Israel as a hostile entity. His comments came in response to renewed calls from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who once again urged Hezbollah to lay down its arms, emphasizing that disarmament should come through dialogue …

During a recent diplomatic mission to Lebanon, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, met with key Lebanese leaders, including President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. The discussions primarily focused on the imperative to diminish Hezbollah’s influence within Lebanon and to bolster the authority of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) across …

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced on Monday that the country remains committed to critical reforms and the eventual disarmament of Hezbollah. He revealed that preparations are underway to establish a comprehensive national security strategy, with discussions expected to begin in the near future. Speaking on the sensitive issue of Hezbollah’s weapons, Aoun emphasized that Lebanon needs both time and stability …

Israel carried out its most intense series of airstrikes on Lebanon in nearly four months, targeting several sites in southern Lebanon. The strikes followed the launch of rockets from Lebanese territory into Israel—marking the first such incident since a ceasefire was established in November. The Israeli military claimed it had hit multiple Hezbollah positions, including rocket launch sites and a …

Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus recently reached out to Lebanese leadership—including President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam—urging 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 …

During a recent visit to Lebanon, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, Morgan Ortagus, conveyed a firm message regarding Hezbollah’s involvement in the Lebanese government. In meetings with President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, Ortagus emphasized that the United States considers Hezbollah’s participation in the new government a “red line.” She expressed gratitude to Israel for …