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Challenges to Hezbollah's Resurgence and Lebanon's Sovereignty

Amal Chmouny, 10/08 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon is navigating a complex political and military landscape, with a strong push from the United States and the international community encouraging the Lebanese government to enhance state sovereignty and work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah and other armed groups. Recently, US presidential envoy Tom Barrack presented a comprehensive plan ...

Wadi Zebqin Blast: Accident or Deliberate Attack?

Bassam Abou Zeid, 09/08 23:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Six Lebanese Army soldiers were killed in an explosion at a Hezbollah ammunition depot in Wadi Zebqin, in the Tyre region south of the Litani River. Four of the victims belonged to the Fifth Infantry Brigade, while two were members of the Engineering Regiment. The incident occurred amid an ongoing campaign targeting the Lebanese Army and senior ...

A Good Week for Lebanon

David Hale, 08/08 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It has been a remarkable week for Lebanon. President Aoun, Speaker Berri, and Prime Minister Salam have acted in unison, never something to be taken for granted in Lebanon. Moreover, they have done so on a topic that has been wrongly taboo since the Taef Accord: restoring the Lebanese state's monopoly of arms and confronting Hezbollah's challenge ...

Tehran Vows to Block Lebanon’s Sovereignty Efforts

This is Beirut, 08/08 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Tehran’s open opposition to Lebanon’s push for full state sovereignty has become increasingly clear, as Lebanese authorities seek to dismantle Hezbollah’s status as a “state within a state.” The process, launched by President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese government on Tuesday, aims to restore the Lebanese state’s full authority over ...

Aoun Calls on Diaspora to Drive Lebanon’s Return to Regional Economic Role

This is Beirut, 08/08 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun stressed the urgent need to reconnect Lebanon with its regional environment, highlighting the country’s ongoing reforms while acknowledging the challenges ahead. Speaking at the Fourth Diaspora Economy Conference on Friday, Aoun emphasized that Lebanon must reclaim a productive regional role, particularly through ...

Issa Reaffirms Support for Lebanese Sovereignty

This is Beirut, 07/08 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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US Congressman Darrell Issa emphasized Thursday that decision-making in Lebanon “must remain in the hands of the Lebanese people,” following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun. Issa voiced confidence in the Lebanese government’s commitment to preserving peace and stability, and reaffirmed continued US support for the Lebanese Armed Forces ...

Lebanon's Decision on Disarmament Is "Irrevocable," Says Aoun

This is Beirut, 07/08 13:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A few hours before the Cabinet meeting scheduled for this afternoon to discuss US proposals aimed at helping Lebanon restore full sovereignty over its territory and launch a viable recovery process, President Joseph Aoun declared that the decision to disarm armed groups is “irreversible.” “The exclusivity of weapons in the hands of the ...

What Options for Hezbollah After Lebanon's Decision to Disarm It?

This is Beirut, 07/08 09:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon's government has decided to task the army with setting a plan to disarm Hezbollah, a thorny issue decades after the last time the country had made factions give up their weapons. AFP looks at how the government's decision may be implemented, and whether the Iran-backed militant group can still block it. Why is the move ...

Joseph Aoun’s Courageous Stand: A Historic Turning Point for Lebanon’s Sovereignty

Tara B. Moussallem , 06/08 15:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Yesterday, an exceptional Cabinet session was held at the Baabda Presidential Palace, lasting nearly six hours and marking a major political turning point in Lebanon’s modern history. Under the presidency of the Head of State, General Joseph Aoun, the government adopted a bold and unprecedented decision: to set a deadline for the disarmament ...

Lebanon’s Death by a Thousand Hezbollah Cuts

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 05/08 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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It took Lebanon’s cabinet six months to even begin discussing the fate of Hezbollah’s arsenal. Whatever decision emerges will go to the Higher Defense Council for further deliberation and planning, then to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to devise an implementation strategy. If each step takes as long as the first, disarming Hezbollah could be ...

Beirut Port Blast Anniversary: President Aoun Vows Justice Will Be Served

This is Beirut, 04/08 08:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed the Lebanese state’s commitment to uncovering the full truth behind the deadly blast and holding all those responsible accountable, “regardless of their positions or affiliations.” In a statement released on Monday, August 4, President Aoun ...

Barrack and Ortagus Coordinate on Lebanon

Bassam Abou Zeid, 02/08 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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All eyes are on the Lebanese Cabinet session scheduled for next Tuesday, which will address the issue of “disarming Hezbollah,” a phrase used by President Joseph Aoun in his speech on Thursday, Army Day’s eve. According to sources, Washington is awaiting the outcome of this session before determining its next steps toward Lebanon. US ...

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