Tag Archives: Morgan Ortagus

Report: Ortagus made no threats to Lebanese officials over Israel talks

Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus recently reached out to Lebanese leadershipโ€”including President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salamโ€”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 …

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Report: Ortagus warns Aoun and Salam of Israeli military freedom

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 …

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Hochstein’s successor visits Lebanon, demands inspection of 30 ‘Hezbollah sites’

Arriving in Lebanon Thursday for her maiden visit as the new U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, replacing Amos Hochstein, was Morgan Ortagus. Ortagus commenced a tour of inspections with a visit to the US Embassy, where she received from US Major General Jasper Jeffers, chairman of the ceasefire monitoring committee, briefings about what the committee’s missions were …

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