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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 …

Senior Lebanese officials described Saturday’s meetings with U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus as encouraging and productive. Her visit centered around the situation in southern Lebanon, where a fragile truce remains in place between Hezbollah and Israel. President Joseph Aoun and Ortagus reportedly discussed several key issues, including the Israeli military’s partial withdrawal from Lebanese territory, …

Karim Souaid, Lebanon’s newly appointed central bank governor, officially assumed office in Beirut on Friday, pledging to lead the institution with transparency and independence. In his first public remarks, Souaid emphasized his commitment to battling financial crimes, particularly money laundering and the financing of terrorism, while keeping the bank free from political interference. He outlined a roadmap that includes restructuring …

France has reportedly put forward a diplomatic initiative that aims to de-escalate tensions in southern Lebanon by replacing Israeli troops with peacekeeping forces from its UNIFIL contingent. This proposal specifically targets the five strategic hills that remain under Israeli control. According to informed sources, France is aligned with Lebanon’s position on establishing a timetable to address the issue of Hezbollah’s …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed on Sunday that his government is pursuing a strict and unwavering approach toward Lebanon amid rising tensions. During his weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu addressed the recent spike in hostilities along the northern border, stating that while Israel maintains a level of respect for Lebanon and its military, it also expects accountability in return. He …

On Saturday, Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting multiple locations across southern Lebanon. This action was in direct response to the interception of rockets fired from Lebanese territory into northern Israel. The Lebanese state media reported that these strikes resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to eight others in the town of Touline. The Israeli Prime …