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U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus has intensified diplomatic efforts in Lebanon, urging the Lebanese government to expedite the disarmament of Hezbollah and implement comprehensive economic reforms. During a recent visit to Beirut, Ortagus emphasized that continued U.S. support is contingent upon Lebanon’s commitment to these objectives. In meetings with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister …

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 …

With the February 18 deadline for Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon fast approaching, reports indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested U.S. President Donald Trump to support an additional extension of the Israeli military’s deployment in the region. Israel Aims to Maintain a Buffer Zone According to a report by Israel’s Channel 12, Israel has proposed keeping its …

The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, Mohammad Raad, strongly criticized remarks made by visiting U.S. official Morgan Ortagus on Friday, calling them an unacceptable interference in Lebanon’s internal affairs. Raad described Ortagus’s statement as malicious and irresponsible, arguing that it directly targeted a fundamental part of Lebanon’s political structure. He accused the U.S. of blatant interference in the country’s sovereignty, …

A senior U.S. official said on Friday that Hezbollah’s involvement in Lebanon’s new government is a red line for Washington, while he described the Iran-backed group as “defeated” in its conflict with Israel, in an interview during a visit to Beirut. Ortagus’ visit comes as Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam faces ongoing challenges in forming a government amid intense political pressure …