Arab League

Arab League Secretary-General Meets Lebanese Leaders: 'Progress Will Be Swift'

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, praised President Joseph Aoun’s election and voiced confidence that Lebanon is “poised for rapid progress unlike anything witnessed in recent years.” During his visit to Lebanon, Aboul Gheit underscored the urgency of forming a new government and extended an invitation for President ...

In Message to Trump, Riyad Summit Calls for Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefires, a Palestinian State

Arab and Muslim leaders gathered in Riyadh on Monday, more than a year into the Israel-Hamas war and regional escalation, in what is seen as a chance to send a message to US president-elect Donald Trump. Opening the summit, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the international community must "immediately halt the Israeli actions against ...

Arab-Muslim Leaders Gather in Saudi Arabia as Trump's Return Looms

Arab and Muslim leaders gather in Saudi Arabia Monday for a summit addressing the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, a chance to send a message to US President-elect Donald Trump. Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, announced in a statement on Monday that he would be attending. “This meeting is being held upon Iran's proposal ...

Aboul Gheit Postpones His Visit to Lebanon

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has postponed a planned visit to Lebanon, initially scheduled for the end of this week, according to informed sources.  The visit was intended to address the ongoing ceasefire discussions under a US-French proposal and explore ways to expedite the ceasefire and the long-stalled presidential ...