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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 …

Amid ongoing regional instability, Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, delivered a strongly worded speech during Ashoura commemorations, broadcast overnight. His address underscored escalating frustration with the current state of affairs along the Israeli-Lebanese border and signaled that continued restraint from the group should not be taken for granted. In his remarks, Qassem accused Israel of perpetuating what he called …

Lebanese authorities have submitted a revised response to a diplomatic proposal from U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, anchoring their position on the principle of reciprocal action. According to officials familiar with the matter, the Lebanese side firmly opposes the framework outlined by the U.S. representative, which reportedly demanded the immediate surrender of Hezbollah’s weapons as a precondition for American efforts to …

Syrian authorities have reported a major drug bust involving the seizure of approximately three million captagon pills along with 50 kilograms of hashish. The operation took place near the border with Lebanon following a security operation against a suspected trafficking group. According to the Syrian interior ministry, security forces detected suspicious activity involving individuals crossing from Lebanon into Syrian territory …

During a recent press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed renewed support for Lebanon, highlighting the country’s resilience and potential. Responding to a question from a Lebanese journalist, the president emphasized the administration’s intention to assist Lebanon during a period of economic and political strain. Trump described Lebanon as a nation with considerable potential, noting the intelligence and capacity of …

On Friday, a series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon led to the death of one civilian woman and injuries to eleven others, despite an existing ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. The attacks, focused on areas in and around Nabatieh al-Fawqa and the Iqlim al-Tuffah heights, marked one of the most intense escalations since the truce came into effect in late …