Lebanon moves to disarm Hezbollah

US envoy Tom Barrack yesterday called on Israel to honour commitments under a ceasefire that ended its war with Hezbollah, after the Lebanese government launched a process to disarm the militant group. "There's always a step-by-step approach but I...

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to Visit Jordan on Tuesday

Israeli drone strike injures four in Khiam, South Lebanon

Israeli occupation forces escalate attacks on Lebanon, wounding civilians and violating the ceasefire despite US envoy talks in Beirut. Israeli occupation forces continue to rain attacks on Lebanon with impunity, flagrantly violating the...

US envoy says it’s now Israel’s turn to ‘comply’ as Lebanon moves to disarm Hezbollah

BEIRUT: US envoy Tom Barrack on Monday called on Israel to honour commitments under a ceasefire that ended its war with Hezbollah, after the Lebanese government launched a process to disarm the group. Under the November truce, which ended more...

US special envoy meets with Lebanese president in Beirut

US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Lebanese capital on Monday. The Lebanese Presidency said on US social media company X that US Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus also joined the meeting,...

UN debates future withdrawal of Lebanon peacekeeping force

The United Nations Security Council began to debate Monday a resolution drafted by France to extend the UN peacekeeping force in south Lebanon for a year with the ultimate aim to withdraw it. Israel and the United States have reportedly opposed...

US envoy voices hope for progress in Lebanese group Hezbollah's disarmament

The US special envoy for Syria on Monday expressed optimism regarding the process of Hezbollah's disarmament, stressing that it is a sovereign decision of Lebanon. “I believe we will witness progress in several areas in the coming weeks, and this...

Brak: Israel Must Take a Parallel Step Following Lebanon’s Commitment to Disarm Hezbollah

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Brak stated that the Lebanese government has taken the “first step” regarding the decision to disarm Hezbollah, and that Israel must now take a parallel step.اضافة اعلان During his...

Lebanon to sign $250 million reconstruction loan with World Bank in coming days

Lebanon’s Finance Minister Yassine Jaber revealed that the signing of a $250 million World Bank reconstruction loan will take place in the coming days, after the Cabinet authorized him to sign during its most recent session. Jaber also discussed...

Lebanese PM Salam meets Tom Barrack, urges US to push Israel to halt hostilities

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed that Cabinet decisions stem from Lebanon's national interest, stressing the need for the United States to press Israel to halt hostilities, withdraw from the five disputed points, and release detainees. His...

Lebanon's PM from Rashid Karami Fair in Tripoli: Disarmament linked to stability and economic growth

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Monday that Lebanon cannot achieve security or stability without consolidating all weapons under the state's authority, warning that no investment or economic recovery can take place without stability. Speaking at...

Lebanese president seeks 'increased support' to reinforce army in meeting with US envoys

Israeli army establishes new military post in S. Lebanon as drone strike injures 4

BEIRUT, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli army established on Monday a new military post in the border region of southern Lebanon, as an Israeli drone strike wounded four people, according to Lebanese security and health sources. A Lebanese security...

US envoy calls on Israel to ‘take next step’ regarding Lebanon

Mariam Saleh Press TV, Beirut The US Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack commended the Lebanese government for taking the first step toward disarming Hezbollah, saying this should be met with an Israeli withdrawal. That’s while critics say Israel is not...

US Envoy Urges Israel To Follow Lebanon Plan To Disarm Hezbollah

Home west asia Israel US Envoy Urges Israel To Follow Lebanon Plan To Disarm Hezbollah Calls for Hezbollah to disarm have mounted since a war with Israel last year killed 5,000 of the group's fighters and much of its top brass. Top U.S. envoy...

In Beirut, US envoys push for answers on arms control and UNIFIL mandate

Report by Toni Mrad, English adaptation by Mariella Succar Two American envoys visited Lebanon this week to discuss two pressing issues: U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack focused on strengthening state control over weapons, while Morgan Ortagus emphasized...

Israel bombs southern Lebanon, wounds four Syrian workers

In yet another breach of the fragile 2024 ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, the Israeli military has launched an airstrike in the southern part of the Arab nation, injuring a number of individuals. At least four Syrian workers sustained injuries...

US envoy calls on Israel to honour Lebanon ceasefire agreement ahead of crucial peacekeeper vote

AS THE VOTE to renew the UN mandate for the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon looms next week a senior US envoy has said it is time for Israel to honour its ceasefire commitments. US envoy Tom Barrack called on Israel to meet its agreement that...

US envoy calls on Israel to comply with Lebanon ceasefire

Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack (3rd L) meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (R) at Baabda Palace in Beirut on 18 August 2025. [Lebanese Presidency / Handout] US Syria envoy Tom Barrack on Monday called on Israel to comply with the...

Iran tells Lebanon Hezbollah’s arsenal is off-limits as war with Israel looms

Ali Larijani made clear in Beirut that Tehran expects Hezbollah’s arsenal to remain intact as Iran sees an increasing chance of a new war with Israel, political and security sources told The National. The chief of Iran’s National Security...