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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 | 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 | 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 ceasefire fraying, Jerusalem should act before that door closes

Smadar Perry | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 02.12.25

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam meet at the Presidential Palace in Baabda

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 | 02.09.25

Native of Hezbollah stronghold: Meet Lebanon's first lady

Naamat Aoun steals show at husband's presidential inauguration and stirs interest in Lebanon thanks to her roots and fashion sense

Lior Ben Ari | 01.28.25

נואף סלאם נשיא בית הדין הבינלאומי לצדק נבחר לראש ממשלת לבנון

Head of the International Court of Justice is named Lebanon’s new prime minister

Salam is chosen by 84 deputies in the Lebanese legislature over just 9 for Hezbollah's candidate Mikati and has the support of Saudi Arabia and Western countries

Associated Press | 01.14.25

Saudi Arabia returns to Lebanon, pushing Iranians out

Analysis: Riyadh exerted its pressure to ensure the election of Joseph Aoun to be Lebanon's new president while Iran's efforts to prevent it failed; Now sources hint at the possibility of normalization with Israel

Smadar Perry | 01.13.25

The new general who'll try and revive Lebanon

Analysis: Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun, elected as the country's president, will have to navigate pressing domestic issues, Iranian interventions and Hezbollah's presence

Smadar Perry | 01.11.25

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