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.

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On Lebanon visit, Israel's Katz says either no drones or no Hezbollah

Yahoo News - 5d
Israeli military says it targeted Hezbollah positions in Lebanon

Yahoo News - Jan. 31
After Israel-Hezbollah Truce, Lebanon Ponders How to Clear Debris

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has left behind lots of rubble. Some experts fear that much of it will be dumped into the environment without controls.
The New York Times - Jan. 28
French president in Lebanon to meet the country's new leaders and discuss ceasefire with Israel

France’s president began a visit to Lebanon Friday, where he will meet the crisis-hit country’s newly elected leaders, as the nation attempts to recover from the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war
ABC News - Jan. 17
Trump’s Middle East envoy visits Netanyahu in push for Gaza ceasefire

Steve Witkoff meets Israeli PM in renewed efforts to secure hostage release deal with Hamas. The US Middle East envoy chosen by the president-elect, Donald Trump, met the Israeli prime minister, ...
The Guardian - Jan. 11
Trump’s envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration

Steve Witkoff to meet Benjamin Netanyahu as president-elect warns of ‘hell to pay’ if hostages are not released
Financial Times - Jan. 11
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader

The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.
The New York Times - Jan. 11
Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened

A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.
The New York Times - Jan. 10
Lebanon Elects New President in Sign of Hezbollah's Waning Influence

Lebanon’s Parliament chose a U.S.-trained general as president, ending a two-year vacancy.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9
It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future

For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forces
Financial Times - Jan. 9

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