Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reaffirmed on Monday that Hezbollah will not participate in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to statements reported by Lebanese media. He emphasized that Lebanon is committed to remaining outside this war and will not allow itself to be drawn in. Berri stated with certaintyโusing firm languageโthat Lebanon will not enter the conflict, reinforcing โฆ
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Ortagus Departure: Blow to Israel, Boost for Berri
Lebanonโs Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri expressed satisfaction over Israelโs reported disapproval of the expected replacement of U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus. Speaking to local newspaper al-Joumhouria, Berri remarked that Israelโs dissatisfaction alone justified his approval of the personnel change. Berri, a longtime political figure and head of the Amal Movement, appeared to invoke the principle โฆ
Read More ยปReport: US Acknowledges Importance of Aoun-Hezbollah Talks
A Lebanese parliamentarian with established connections to U.S. officials has recently conducted meetings in Washington, aiming to address American positions on the sensitive issue of disarming Lebanonโs armed resistance factions. The diplomatic outreach was reportedly coordinated with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. According to informed political sources, the MP used the visit to highlight the โฆ
Read More ยปBerri Calls on Southerners to Turn Out Strongly on Saturday
As Lebanon prepares for municipal and mayoral elections on Saturday, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri has issued a strong call for voter participation, particularly in southern border towns. In a public address on Thursday, Berri emphasized the symbolic importance of casting ballots in areas close to Israel, framing the act of voting as a statement of national sovereignty and resilience. โฆ
Read More ยปPalestinian President Abbas Holds Talks with Berri and Salam in Beirut
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a series of meetings in Lebanon on Thursday as part of his first visit to the country in seven years. His visit, which began Wednesday and spans three days, comes at a time of renewed regional instability and ongoing concerns over the security situation in Palestinian refugee camps across Lebanon. Abbas met with Lebanese Parliament โฆ
Read More ยปReport: 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 leadershipโincluding President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salamโurging 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 โฆ
Read More ยปBerri vows Lebanon will never cede โan inchโ of land
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 Netanyahuโs 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 โฆ
Read More ยปDeal reached to appoint Rudolph Haykal as army chief
An agreement has been finalized to appoint Major General Rudolph Haykal as the new commander of the Lebanese army, according to a senior government source. The remaining security-related appointments are expected to be completed in the coming week, following further discussions within government circles. The source indicated there are no major disputes surrounding these security appointments. The current plan is โฆ
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