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Lebanon’s Aoun says didn’t know Israeli Druze leader after backlash over handshake photo
Lebanese president sparks uproar after greeting Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif at Vatican; his office downplays encounter; 'There’s no need to amplify such falsehoods and serve the Israeli enemy'
Lior Ben Ari
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05.19.25
Trump will meet in Saudi Arabia with Abbas and al-Sharaa, report reveals
Source tells Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman suggested including Abbas in the meeting with US president, along with the presidents of Syria and Lebanon; Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, as part of Trump's visit to the Middle East, which will also include summits in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari
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05.11.25
Lebanon seeks international pressure to halt Israeli attacks, report says
Ceasefire monitoring committee set to convene Thursday to discuss alleged Israeli violations; residents of Beirut's Dahieh report panic and chaos amid Israeli strike
Lior Ben Ari
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04.29.25
Lebanese army foils rocket attack on Israel as president doubles down on disarming Hezbollah
Troops find rocket launchers during raid on Sidon apartment; Joseph Aoun doubles down on demand terror group disarms after its chief Naim Qassem claimed weapons give life and freedom to his people
Lior Ben Ari
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04.20.25
Lebanon moves to reassert control as tensions with Hezbollah, Israel continue
For decades, Iran-backed terror group has maintained significant control over parts the country; now, authorities appear to be taking more assertive steps, especially in the south
Lior Ben Ari
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04.18.25
Lebanon to US: Pressure Israel to leave Hezbollah disarmament to us
Joseph Aoun says process must be made through negotiations and not through force, adds that terror group will not be integrated into national army
Lior Ben Ari
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04.16.25
Lebanon FM: No international aid without Hezbollah disarmament
Youssef Rajji stresses Israeli withdrawal from key border points would strip terror group of justification to retain weapons; his comments come as Iranian proxy signals possible to engage with Beirut on the issue
Lior Ben Ari
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04.11.25
Hezbollah signals readiness to disarm—if Israel withdraws, Hezbollah official says
A senior Hezbollah official made a dramatic statement outlining the conditions under which the Shiite terror group would agree to discuss disarmament and the transfer of its weapons to the Lebanese army; President Aoun is expected to begin talks, after consulting the parliament speaker, a close Hezbollah ally, and ruling out using force
Reuters
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04.09.25
It's time for some discreet dialogue with Lebanon
Opinion: As Beirut reels from economic crisis and Hezbollah’s grip, former Lebanese army chief and now president, Joseph Aoun – no friend of Israel but no ally of its enemies—offers rare chance for true diplomacy; With cease-fire fraying, Jerusalem should act before that door closes
Smadar Perry
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03.30.25
Israel launches second wave of airstrikes in Lebanon after rocket attack
Defense minister and PM hold Beirut 'responsible for everything that takes place within its territory'; Hezbollah denies involvement in morning's attack on northern town of Metula
Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari
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03.22.25
Trump pressures Lebanon talks, may approve IDF action if no progress, report says
US president reportedly growing frustrated with stalled negotiations over international border, which Israel views as potential step toward normalizing ties with Lebanon
Lior Ben Ari
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03.15.25
Weakening Hezbollah and pleasing Trump: Israel’s delicate balancing act on Lebanon border
Analysis: Talks with Beirut may lead to IDF withdrawal and border adjustments, raising security concerns; with Iranian proxy's position weakened and U.S. backing strong, Jerusalem weighs diplomacy, security guarantees and regional stability
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.13.25
Israel breaking cease-fire by keeping troops in southern Lebanon, Lebanese president says
In first interview since taking office, Joseph Aoun says speaking with mediators to push for IDF withdrawal from 5 locations in southern Lebanon; stresses war decisions must be state-controlled but hopes for diplomatic resolution
Lior Ben Ari
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03.01.25
Israel-Lebanon cease-fire to be extended past month of Ramadan, report
Lebanon official denies Saudi Channel report; IDF want to hold on to 5 key hills, a demand Lebanese President rejects; International mediators and US envoy Morgan Ortagus prepare efforts to resolve the border dispute
Lior Ben Ari
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02.12.25
Defying US pressure, Lebanon welcomes Hezbollah into new government
Tasked with rebuilding the war-torn nation, tackling economic crises and restoring stability, 24-member cabinet must secure parliamentary approval to address Lebanon’s pressing challenges
Lior Ben Ari
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02.09.25
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