Brad Cooper

Al-Sharaa Says Syria in Talks with Israel on Security Deal

President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Friday that Syria was negotiating with Israel to reach a security agreement that would see Israel leave areas it occupied after the December overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. As the Islamist-led forces toppled Assad on December 8, Israel deployed troops to the UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Golan Heights ...

Key Takeaways from Ortagus’ Visit to Lebanon

Several points stand out from US Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus’ security-focused tour in Lebanon on Sunday. The visit took place as Lebanon reaffirmed its state authority and its monopoly over arms. Ortagus attended a meeting of the Ceasefire Supervision Committee in Ras Naqoura alongside CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper. Following an ...

Lebanon Advances Cooperation with US

Lebanon is advancing its cooperation with the United States, with President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun urging Washington on Saturday to press Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanese territories. Aoun also reaffirmed the importance of US backing for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). Aoun stressed the need to fully implement last ...