Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah

U.S. envoy: Hezbollah, defeated by Israel, should not be part of Lebanon’s new cabinet
U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus said she was "not afraid" of Iran-backed Hezbollah because it was defeated by Israel, stressing the group should not be part of the new Lebanese government.
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.
Israeli FM, Trump Deputy Mideast Envoy Discuss Lebanon, Region
"[T]here is an opportunity for a better future in Lebanon, and maybe even for better relations between our countries," said Gideon Sa'ar.
US Draws 'Red Line' Over Including Hezbollah in Lebanon's Government, New Envoy Says
A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group isn't a part of the new government in any form
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 envoy says Hezbollah 'defeated', must not be in Lebanon government
A senior US official visiting Beirut warned on Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.
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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Israeli foreign minister, US envoy discuss Lebanon, regional issues in Beirut
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met Saturday with US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus following ...
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Israel's strikes break cease-fire for 863rd time, pushing peace to brink
Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon late Thursday, flying over Beirut and its suburbs in a ...
Palestinian prisoners show frailty and abuse, like Israeli hostages
While many expressed outrage over the frail appearance of Israeli hostages released Saturday, human rights groups raised ...
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Israeli airstrikes target southern, eastern Lebanon, violating ceasefire agreement
In justifying the escalation, Israeli Army Radio cited an unnamed security source claiming that the airstrikes were targeting ...
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Israel-Hamas War: What happened on Day 88?
(photo credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA) Hamas froze talks for a second deal to release additional hostages held in Gaza after Israel assassinated deputy Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut ...
Hamas frees 3 frail Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners
Hamas militants released three frail and abused Israel hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners, some also ...
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Hezbollah says Nasrallah to be buried outside Beirut in February 23 ‘grand’ funeral
Terror group chief Naim Qassem admits Hashem Safieddine had been chosen as successor before he was killed, calls on Lebanese ...
Middle East latest: Hamas names next 3 Israeli hostages to be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners
Hamas named the next three Israeli hostages it plans to release this weekend as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel.
US envoy reaffirms Feb 18 deadline for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon
US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus reaffirmed on Friday the United States' commitment to the Feb. 18 ...