Lebanon’s prime minister forms new government after unusual US intervention
Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday, following unusually direct U.S. intervention in the process and in a step intended to bring the country closer to accessing reconstruction funds following a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah.
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in more than 2 years
Lebanon’s new prime minister has formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022; new leaders show a shift away from Hezbollah.
New government formed in Lebanon with Hezbollah – despite US objections
While US envoy Morgan Ortagus vowed Hezbollah will not be part of the government, the terror group, along with allied Amal, will hold five portfolios, including the Treasury
Lebanon Forms New Government After Two-Year Interim Cabinet
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced the formation of a new government after more than two years under a caretaker cabinet, amid political deadlock and a severe economic collapse, Al-Jazeera reported.
The US draws a '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 is not a part of the new government in any form.
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.
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.
Lebanon government named after two-year caretaker cabinet
BEIRUT: Lebanon's presidency announced on Saturday that a new government had been formed, ending more than two years of an interim cabinet. President Joseph Aoun signed three decrees, the presidency said in a post on X,
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.
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Algeria’s top diplomat holds talks with Lebanon’s president
Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf reiterates support for Lebanon’s efforts to restore institutional stability, security and ...
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Lebanon: Nearly a month after Aoun’s arrival, Government deadlock continues in Lebanon
Nearly a month after Joseph Aoun assumed the Lebanese presidency, efforts to restore the country’s institutions have stalled ...
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Lebanon's new govt poised to focus on reform, rescue
Lebanon's first full-fledged government since 2022, formed on Saturday after weeks of tough political deliberations following ...
Fresh clashes expose Syria’s lingering Lebanon problem
Syria’s government has only a handful of leftover Syrian regime equipment, such as old tanks that date from the 1990s or the ...
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Contacts on Highest Levels to Ease Battles Along Lebanon-Syria Border
The Lebanese army has sent reinforcements to the northeastern border with Syria after fighting intensified between Syrian ...
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Lebanon’s President Aoun calls for Israeli bombing to stop in talks with US envoy
Gaza Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has told a US envoy that Israel must stop bombing southern Lebanon, destroying homes and ...
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Trump’s deputy Middle East envoy reaffirms US support for Lebanon in meeting with President Aoun
The deputy US envoy to the Middle East reaffirmed America’s support for Lebanon during a meeting with Lebanese President ...
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President Aoun announces new government's focus on reform and cohesion
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that he and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have agreed not to include ministers affiliated ...