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U.S. President Donald Trump has named Lebanese-American businessman Michel Issa as the next U.S. ambassador to Lebanon. The announcement was made through a post on Trump’s Truth Social platform, where he praised Issa’s extensive background in finance, banking, and international trade. Highlighting Issa’s leadership and expertise, Trump expressed confidence in his ability to represent the United States effectively in Lebanon. …

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 …