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Lebanon’s cabinet is set to review a military proposal on Friday regarding Hezbollah’s disarmament, but the plan does not include a fixed timeline, according to a report from LBCI. Army officials argue that setting deadlines is unrealistic given the complexity of the mission and the fluid security conditions on the ground. No Timetable in Army Proposal Military sources told LBCI …

Reports on Friday sparked speculation about a change in the U.S. diplomatic approach toward Lebanon, with claims that Morgan Ortagus would be reinstated as special envoy to the country and that Tom Barrack would no longer oversee the Lebanese portfolio. However, a U.S. State Department spokesperson quickly dismissed the rumors, telling Al-Hadath they were “baseless.” Despite this denial, the rumors …

Lebanon is expected to receive a formal response from the United States today regarding its latest counterproposals to American envoy Tom Barrack’s recent diplomatic paper, according to sources who spoke with Al-Jadeed TV. This exchange marks a critical moment in the ongoing effort to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. U.S. Demands Concrete Action from Beirut Tom Barrack, representing Washington’s …

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to intensify following a new wave of drone strikes across southern Lebanon. On Friday, an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle targeted a Renault Rapid vehicle in the town of Baraashit, killing one individual and injuring another, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. While official confirmation of the victim’s identity has not been issued, regional broadcaster Al-Arabiya …

U.S. special envoy Tom Barrack has concluded his latest diplomatic mission to Lebanon, and according to local sources cited by Al-Hadath, the outcome mirrors that of his previous visit — with no tangible progress achieved. Sources in Beirut say Hezbollah continues to shift blame toward the Lebanese state, attempting to deflect accountability for the broader political and security situation. At …

A coalition of 25 Western nations, including the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, Italy, and others, released a powerful joint statement on Monday calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. The declaration urged all parties involved, as well as the broader international community, to take unified action to bring the ongoing war to a close, citing the immense …

In a visit underscoring growing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack arrived in Beirut on Monday and met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. His visit, part of a broader U.S. initiative to restore calm and promote reform in the region, also includes scheduled meetings with key political and religious leaders, as …

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack has sought to clarify recent comments that stirred strong reactions in Lebanon, after he appeared to suggest that the country risked being overtaken by Syria. His remarks, initially made in an interview with The National in the UAE, raised concerns about Lebanon’s sovereignty and regional stability. Barrack: Praise for Syria, Not a Warning to Lebanon Taking …