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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 …

A joint report by the United Nations and Lebanese authorities has revealed that the prolonged conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has devastated Lebanon’s agricultural sector, inflicting over $700 million in combined damages and losses. According to the assessment conducted by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in coordination with Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture and the National Council for Scientific Research, …

As U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus prepares for her visit to Beirut, efforts to address unresolved disputes between Lebanon and Israel are set against the backdrop of renewed violence. On Friday, Israel launched a targeted strike on the southern Lebanese port city of Sidon, killing a senior Hamas figure. The airstrike comes despite a ceasefire …

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to engage in negotiations to address their long-standing land border disputes, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough. The decision comes following mediation efforts led by US officials, who played a key role in bringing both sides to the table. The discussions will focus on resolving thirteen disputed points along the Blue Line, a boundary established by …

Morgan Ortagus, the U.S. deputy special envoy for Middle East peace, is expected to travel to Beirut this week, marking her second visit to Lebanon since assuming her role. According to local media reports, her visit will focus on Israel’s planned withdrawal from southern Lebanon on February 18. Ongoing Negotiations Over Israel’s Withdrawal Initially, Israel was supposed to withdraw its …

An Israeli drone strike in Janata, near Lebanon’s eastern border with Syria, resulted in the death of six people and left two others injured on Saturday, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, stating that it targeted Hezbollah operatives who were operating within a strategic weapons manufacturing and storage facility belonging to the group. …