Tag Archives: Lebanon

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 …

The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had carried out airstrikes targeting military positions in both eastern and southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement reached in late November. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the attacks included a strike on an underground militant facility in Lebanon’s Bekaa region and another on a rocket launch site in the south, …

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 …

On Wednesday, the Lebanese Army advanced into the Lebanese sector of Hawsh al-Sayyed Ali following the withdrawal of Syrian forces. This strategic move involved the deployment of 60 military vehicles and the establishment of security checkpoints throughout the town, aiming to reinforce stability in the area. The region has experienced heightened tensions due to recent clashes between Lebanese clans and …

Tensions along the Lebanon-Syria border have escalated following the abduction and killing of Lebanese nationals by Syrian General Security forces. According to reports, two Lebanese men, identified as M.N.M. and A.N.M., were taken from their residence in the al-Fadliyeh area within Lebanese territory. Their bodies were later discovered in the al-Sadd-Matraba region near the Syrian border, both having suffered fatal …

On Monday, an Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif in Lebanon’s Nabatieh governorate, resulting in one fatality and three injuries, as reported by the Health Ministry and the National News Agency (NNA). The attack occurred on Hay al-Baydar road, where a guided missile struck a motorbike carrying two individuals. Shrapnel from the explosion also damaged a passing …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reaffirmed on Friday that Lebanon will not relinquish any part of its land under any circumstances. His remarks came in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that Israeli forces would continue occupying five elevated positions in southern Lebanon. Berri emphasized that Lebanon will take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and reclaim any …

The Cabinet has confirmed key security and military appointments, naming Brig. Gen. Rudolph Haykal as army chief, Brig. Gen. Hassan Shqeir to lead General Security, Brig. Gen. Raed Abdallah as head of the Internal Security Forces, and Brig. Gen. Edgard Lawandos to oversee State Security. Following the Cabinet session, Information Minister Paul Morkos emphasized that these appointments were based on …