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Salam says cabinet to soon tackle state monopoly on weapons

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 โ€ฆ

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Ortagus calls Hezbollah a โ€˜cancerโ€™, urges Lebanese to remove it

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 Hezbollahโ€™s influence within Lebanon and to bolster the authority of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) across โ€ฆ

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Salam holds talks with Saudi crown prince in Mecca

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 Salamโ€™s visit to Saudi Arabia, which began the evening before when he arrived on a private Saudi aircraft. According to a statement released through โ€ฆ

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Breaking: Israel hits Lebanon after first rocket fire since ceasefire

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 Israelโ€”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 โ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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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 Hezbollahโ€™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 Hezbollahโ€™s participation in the new government a โ€œred line.โ€ She expressed gratitude to Israel for โ€ฆ

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Israel opens fire as 95 killed in war laid to rest in Aitaroun

In the southern Lebanese town of Aitaroun, families gathered on Friday to mourn 95 individuals, including civilians and Hezbollah fighters, who perished during a 14-month conflict with Israel. These victims had been temporarily interred in Tyre due to the Israeli militaryโ€™s extended presence in border areas beyond the initial withdrawal deadline. The Lebanese Health Ministry and military had designated a โ€ฆ

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Geagea insists all parties join government, rejects finance for Shiite Duo

In a press meeting on Friday, the Lebanese Forces leader, Samir Geagea, was keen to underline the dividing line between responsible political parties and those acting irresponsibly. He believed that all political parties should not be regarded as equal, and doing so would definitely nullify the very meaning of political governance. Geagea commented on an ongoing debate going on, with โ€ฆ

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