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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam led a Lebanese delegation to Damascus on Monday for a high-stakes meeting with Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa. Accompanying Salam were key Lebanese ministers, including those responsible for foreign affairs, defense, and the interior. Syrian Defense Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also attended the discussions. This high-profile visit—Salam’s first since taking office—is viewed as pivotal in redefining Lebanon-Syria …

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah has firmly rejected allegations that the group is smuggling weapons through Beirut’s port, labeling such claims as baseless fabrications. These accusations surfaced following reports from a Western security source, as cited by Al-Arabiya television, suggesting that Hezbollah had reasserted control over the port post the 2020 explosion and was facilitating the entry of arms and funds …

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced plans to convene the cabinet to address the consolidation of state authority throughout Lebanon and the regulation of armed groups within the nation. This initiative aligns with his commitment to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for the extension of Lebanese government control over all territories and the disarmament of non-state …

During a recent diplomatic mission to Lebanon, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, met with key Lebanese leaders, including President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. The discussions primarily focused on the imperative to diminish Hezbollah’s influence within Lebanon and to bolster the authority of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) across …

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in Mecca on Sunday, following their participation in the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Grand Mosque. The meeting took place as part of Salam’s visit to Saudi Arabia, which began the evening before when he arrived on a private Saudi aircraft. According to a statement released through …

Israel carried out its most intense series of airstrikes on Lebanon in nearly four months, targeting several sites in southern Lebanon. The strikes followed the launch of rockets from Lebanese territory into Israel—marking the first such incident since a ceasefire was established in November. The Israeli military claimed it had hit multiple Hezbollah positions, including rocket launch sites and a …

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 …

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 …