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Final Attempt to Mend Rift Before Cabinet Session

Philippe Abi-Akl, 26/08 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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In one week, the Cabinet is scheduled to meet — unless delayed — to review an army plan implementing the government’s decision to confine all weapons to state control. The coming days promise significant developments: it includes US Senator Lindsey Graham’s visit to Beirut with envoys Morgan Ortagus and Thomas Barrack, an anticipated ...

Barrack and Ortagus in Baabda Tuesday: A Gradual Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon?

This is Beirut, 25/08 23:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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American envoys Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus are set to meet President Joseph Aoun Tuesday morning to deliver Israel’s official response to U.S. proposals aimed at helping Lebanon restore full sovereignty over its entire territory and kickstart the country’s recovery process. The response from Tel Aviv, which addresses the ...

Ortagus Calls for Lebanon’s Sovereignty

Rayan Chami, 25/08 22:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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During an exclusive dinner in Beirut attended by US Envoy Morgan Ortagus, US Senator Lindsey Graham and prominent Lebanese figures, Ortagus urged generational change, Hezbollah’s disarmament and the restoration of Lebanon’s sovereignty, with the backing of US leadership.

Ortagus to This Is Beirut: Hezbollah Does Not Represent the Lebanese People

Rayan Chami, 25/08 22:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, US Envoy Morgan Ortagus stressed that Hezbollah represents Iran, not the Lebanese people. “The US supports a strong Lebanese state, its army and its institutions,” she emphasized.

Lindsey Graham to This Is Beirut: Hezbollah Is an Obstacle to Growth

Rayan Chami, 25/08 22:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Hezbollah is an obstacle to Lebanon’s growth and integration into the region.

A Few Extra Hours of Power: Kuwait Helps Bring Back Light to Lebanon

Christiane Tager, 25/08 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Even a small relief can feel like a breath of fresh air in the daily lives of Lebanese families. But this shipment is more than just a tank of fuel: it represents a political gesture, much-needed financial support and a symbol of warming diplomatic ties with the Gulf monarchies. In a country where electricity has become a luxury and every hour of ...

Hezbollah and Amal Postpone Protest in Beirut

This is Beirut, 25/08 16:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Hezbollah and the Amal Movement have announced the postponement of the protest scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Riad al-Solh Square. The demonstration was planned to reaffirm the resistance’s status and arms and to oppose a recent government decision. Sources indicated that Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri intervened with Hezbollah, ...

How Trump Can Save Lebanon from Iran's Influence

Mike Pompeo, 25/08 16:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hezbollah disarmament must come before any governance reforms can succeed. Lebanon stands at a crossroads. After decades of Iranian manipulation and Hezbollah's stranglehold on the country, President Donald Trump has a historic opportunity to help the Lebanese people reclaim their nation while advancing key American interests. But success ...

Quds Force Rejects Hezbollah Disarmament Plan

This is Beirut, 25/08 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Brigadier General Iraj Masjedi, Deputy Coordinator of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, strongly condemned the plan to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon, describing it as an “American-Zionist plan.” In an interview with Defapress on Monday, Masjedi stated, “Certainly, neither the people of Lebanon nor the Resistance ...

US Pushes for Strategic Shift in UNIFIL's Mandate as Tensions Rise over Its Renewal

Amal Chmouny, 25/08 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As the deadline for renewing the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's (UNIFIL) mandate approaches on August 31, 2025, significant tensions are emerging within the UN Security Council. A scheduled vote has been canceled, and diplomatic efforts are intensifying to address ongoing disagreements, particularly centered on the United States' ...

Reciprocal Response: Israel Signals Troop Reduction if Lebanon Disarms Hezbollah

This is Beirut, 25/08 11:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israel announced on Monday that it would take reciprocal steps, including a phased reduction of its military presence, should the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) implement the disarmament of Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised what he called the “historic decision” by the Lebanese government, led by President Joseph Aoun ...

UN Security Council to Vote on Embattled Lebanon Peacekeepers

This is Beirut, 25/08 09:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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While some reports suggested that the UN Security Council would postpone the vote on a draft resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until August 29, Agence France-Presse reported that the Council will in fact vote on the text today. The Council will vote on a French-drafted compromise that would ...

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