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US envoy: Hezbollah defeated, must stay out of Lebanonโ€™s government

A senior U.S. official said on Friday that Hezbollahโ€™s involvement in Lebanonโ€™s new government is a red line for Washington, while he described the Iran-backed group as โ€œdefeatedโ€ in its conflict with Israel, in an interview during a visit to Beirut. Ortagusโ€™ visit comes as Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam faces ongoing challenges in forming a government amid intense political pressure โ€ฆ

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Israeli defense minister orders army to plan Palestinian exodus from Gaza

Israel has announced that it has begun preparations for the large-scale departure of Palestinians from Gaza, aligning with President Donald Trumpโ€™s controversial proposal for the region. Meanwhile, Egypt has intensified diplomatic efforts behind the scenes to counter the plan. Palestinian officials, along with much of the international community, have rejected Trumpโ€™s proposal, fearing it will prevent refugees from returning and โ€ฆ

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UAE to reopen Beirut embassy after talks with Aoun

The United Arab Emirates will reopen its embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, in what would be a significant step toward healing two-way diplomatic relations. This move comes after a meeting between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Abu Dhabi. Background of the Diplomatic Rift In October 2021, the UAE, along with Saudi โ€ฆ

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