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Lebanese political leaders convened at Baabda Palace on Monday to deliberate on a U.S. proposal concerning Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon. The meeting, the second of its kind within days, included representatives of President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Discussions centered on a document delivered by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, which …

Lebanese authorities have submitted a revised response to a diplomatic proposal from U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, anchoring their position on the principle of reciprocal action. According to officials familiar with the matter, the Lebanese side firmly opposes the framework outlined by the U.S. representative, which reportedly demanded the immediate surrender of Hezbollah’s weapons as a precondition for American efforts to …

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 certainty—using firm language—that Lebanon will not enter the conflict, reinforcing …

Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri expressed satisfaction over Israel’s 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 Israel’s 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 …

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 Lebanon’s 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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …