Hezbollah, Lebanon

Trump Envoy Pushes Lebanon’s New Leaders to Isolate Hezbollah
Hezbollah, a powerful Iran-backed militia, has long been the country’s dominant political force and has formed part of the government for decades.
US draws 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government, new envoy says
A newly appointed U.S. envoy said Friday that she hoped Lebanese authorities were committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group isn't a part of the new government in any form. Morgan Ortagus,
US sets 'red line' against Hezbollah joining Lebanese government
The United States has set a "red line" that Shi'ite armed group Hezbollah should not be a member of Lebanon's next government after its military setbacks against Israel last year, U.S. deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said in Lebanon on Friday.
US envoy says Hezbollah 'defeated', must not be in Lebanon government
A senior US official visiting Beirut warned Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.
US Envoy Aims to Exclude Hezbollah from Lebanese Government
US Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus emphasizes the need for a Hezbollah-free Lebanese government. Controversy arises as Lebanese leadership stresses national sovereignty and the challenges of sectarian power-sharing.
US Envoy to Warn Lebanon Over Hezbollah's Influence in Government
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam meet at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Lebanon, in this handout released on February 6, 2025. Lebanese Presidency Press Office/Handout via REUTERS
US envoy visits Lebanon, says US 'grateful' to Israel for defeating Hezbollah
Morgan Ortagus reaffirmed the Trump administration position that Hezbollah cannot be part of the next Lebanese government, even as Beirut warned that this could create a parliamentarian crisis.
New deputy US envoy to MidEast peace visits Lebanon, says Hezbollah should not be part of govt
The U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Middle East Peace said repeatedly Friday that Hezbollah had been "militarily defeated" and that she hoped the Lebanese authorities were committed to ensuring the militant group doesn't form part of any new government.
US has set 'red line' that Hezbollah not join Lebanese govt, envoy says
The United States has set a "red line" that Shi'ite armed group Hezbollah should not be a member of Lebanon's next government after itr military defeat by Israel last year, U.S deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said in Lebanon on Friday.
US envoy visits Lebanon to discuss Hezbollah, cabinet formation: What we know
Morgan Ortagus is heading a delegation and set to arrive in Lebanon on Thursday night, the first such visit by Trump administration officials.
US sets 'red lines' on Hezbollah participation in Lebanese government
The Iran-backed Hezbollah movement should play no role in Lebanon's new government, the US special deputy envoy for the Middle East said on Friday. "We have set clear red lines in the United States that they (Hezbollah) won't be able to terrorize the Lebanese people,
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Hezbollah MP Slams US Envoy Ortagus’ Remarks as ‘Blatant Interference’ in Lebanese Sovereignty
Commenting on the official response from the Lebanese Presidency, which distanced itself from Ortagus’ remarks, MP Raad said, ...
Netanyahu, Gallant spar over Hezbollah pager operation
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former defense minister Gallant are publicly sparring on the timing of the infamous beeper operation targeting Hezbollah.
Trump urged to look into US funding of Lebanese army amid accusations of its ties to Hezbollah
Amid a resurgence of Hezbollah activity on Israel’s border there are new calls for the Trump administration to push the ...
Battered but defiant - where does Hezbollah go from here?
On 26 January, thousands of displaced Lebanese, who had been living across the country, tried to return to their homes in ...