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Lebanon's dark history of assassinations raised after half tonne of explosives seized
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Red Cross says transferred four people released by Israel to Lebanon: The Red Cross on Friday said it had facilitated the transfer to Lebanon of four more people ...
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Doubts over US-Iran-Lebanon 'de-confliction' mechanism : Timeline and structure of mechanism still unclear, sources say
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Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, according to media reports
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Lebanon-Israel talks set to accelerate as US and Iran near deal: The new round of direct talks with Israel are set for June 22-25
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Angry Birds caricature of Hezbollah leader deepens Lebanon divide amid war with Israel
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Lebanon seeks armistice in talks with Israel, affirms Aoun: Lebanese president appeared to accuse Hezbollah of 'betrayal', saying the country had been 'dragged ...
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Beirut caught between hope and fear despite Israel–Hezbollah truce: Ceasefire brings respite but many Lebanese residents see long road ahead
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Israel won't discuss ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon talks: Envoy: Israel won't discuss ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon talks: Envoy - Middle ...
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Israel believes Hezbollah is rearming, says US envoy Tom Barrack: Interview: Trump envoy speaks to The National at IISS Manama Dialogue
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Key FactsUS Labels Lebanon Failed as Syria Joins Anti-IS Effort
Nov 2, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The US special envoy criticized Lebanon as a failed state due to its paralyzed government and Hezbollah’s dominant influence.
- Syria is expected to join the US-led coalition against Islamic State, marking a significant development in regional cooperation.
- Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will visit Washington on November 10, the first such visit since Syria’s 1946 independence.
- The US pledged support to Israel if tensions escalate with Lebanon but declined deeper involvement in Lebanon’s internal conflicts.
The state is Hezbollah.— Thomas Barrack, U.S. special envoy for Syria, made this remark at the Manama Dialogue summit, highlighting Lebanon's governance issues.
Egypt offers to help 'stabilise' situation in south Lebanon amid spike in Israeli attacks
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Scoop: U.S. asks Israel to scale down Lebanon strikes after decision to disarm Hezbollah
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US envoy urges Israel to honour ceasefire commitments as Lebanon moves to disarm Hezbollah
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Key FactsSources close to Hezbollah seek clarity on Israel’s next steps
Aug 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Lebanon’s cabinet narrowly approved a US-backed proposal less than two weeks ago; Shiite ministers walked out during the heated debate.
- Hezbollah rejects the decision and will not discuss disarmament until Israel withdraws from occupied Lebanese territory.
- Sources said Iran told Lebanese leaders Hezbollah could not be disarmed as the prospect of a new war grows.
- Lebanon urgently needs reconstruction aid, but the US and other countries require a formal decision to disarm Hezbollah first.
I think the Lebanese government has done their part. They’ve taken the first step. Now what we need is Israel to comply with that equal handshake.— Tom Barrack, US envoy, after meeting President Joseph Aoun in Beirut
US special envoy 'satisfied' with Lebanon reply to US roadmap to disarm Hezbollah
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