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POLITICSOct 19Lebanon must refuse Hezbollah demand to return seized explosivesThe article states that Lebanon should reject Hezbollah's demand to return seized explosives. This highlights a contentious political issue involving a powerful non-state actor and potentially dangerous materials, with implications for regional stability.jpost.com · Israel
POLITICSOct 18Israel - Lebanon agreement shines light on long - lost Jewish communityAn agreement between Israel and Lebanon has been reached, which also highlights a previously overlooked Jewish community. This marks a diplomatic development with cultural implications.stcatharinesstandard.ca · Canada
POLITICSOct 17Lebanon revokes Iranian bank’s license amid US pressure over Hezbollah financingLebanon has revoked Bank Saderat Iran’s operating license amid US pressure to disrupt Hezbollah’s financial networks. The bank has a documented history of channeling Iranian funds to Hezbollah, but whether Lebanese authorities have closed its branches or initiated liquidation proceedings remains unclear. The post Lebanon revokes Iranian bank’s license amid US pressure over Hezbollah financing appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
POLITICSOct 16Rubio presses Lebanon on confiscation of weapons from Hezbollah - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News , Business , Travel & CultureSenator Rubio is urging Lebanon to confiscate weapons from Hezbollah. This highlights international concerns regarding regional security and the influence of non-state actors.dominicanrepublicpost.com · United States
POLITICSOct 16Rubio urges Lebanon to resist Hezbollah pressure over seized explosives – Ya LibnanRubio has urged Lebanon to resist pressure from Hezbollah regarding seized explosives. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and internal political dynamics in Lebanon.yalibnan.com · Syria
POLITICSOct 15Rubio urges Lebanon to not return confiscated explosives to Hezbollah , US official saysA US official states that Senator Rubio is urging Lebanon not to return confiscated explosives to Hezbollah, highlighting US concerns about the militant group's capabilities.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSOct 14How Lebanon can be Trump’s first success in a troubled regionFollowing a June 2026 trilateral agreement aimed at disarming Hezbollah and restoring Lebanese sovereignty, author David Hale argues that increased American involvement and persistent diplomatic pressure are necessary to maintain momentum and prevent regional instability.The Hill
POLITICSOct 14U.S. blasts "embarrassing" complaint against Lebanon's ambassadorThe Trump administration sharply criticized a legal complaint filed in Lebanon against the country's ambassador to Washington over her reported outreach to her Israeli counterpart.CBS News
POLITICSOct 10Aoun celebrates Trump's authorization of direct flights with Lebanon after 40 yearsEl líder libanés celebra la autorización de vuelos directos con EE.UU., destacando la confianza en la seguridad aérea de su país. La reanudación de la ruta, suspendida desde 1985, requerirá ajustes en acuerdos y auditorías antes de su implementación.Clarín
POLITICSOct 9How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political realityAnalysts say Hezbollah's decision on October 8 to join a 'war of support' for Gaza changed Lebanon's political reality.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8Syrian general accused of atrocities paid and protected by US and Lebanon , BBC findsbbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSOct 8US and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC findsBassam al-Hassan is being sheltered in return for information - including about abducted US reporter Austin Tice.BBC World
POLITICSSep 27Israeli Far - Right Minister Urges West Bank War , Annexation of Gaza and South Lebanon Amid Rising Violencegulfnews.com · United Arab Emirates
POLITICSSep 27Israeli Minister Calls for West Bank War , Annexation of Lebanon , Gaza Areasenglish.aawsat.com · Syria
POLITICSSep 25Lebanon PM calls for full Israeli withdrawal in UN addressLebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told the UN that his country will not be an ‘arena for the conflicts of others’.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 25UNGA Day 4: Lebanon calls for peacekeepers to replace UNIFILLebanon's prime minister has told the UN that the withdrawal of peacekeeping troops risks creating a vacuum. Leaders from Pakistan and Iraq are also speaking on day four of a conference dominated by the Middle East.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 25‘No one speaks on behalf of Lebanon’: PM Salam asserts State authority at UNLebanon’s Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, has stressed that decisions over war and peace, and control of weapons, must rest solely with the State and its constitutional institutions.UN News
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 25UN General Assembly live: Leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan to speakThe US-Israel war on Iran will continue to be a focus as the UNGA enters its fourth day.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 21Why a Law to Help Prisoners Became a New Sectarian Flashpoint in LebanonAn amnesty measure was supposed to ease prison overcrowding and pressure on the judiciary. Instead, it highlighted the country’s divides.NYT World
POLITICSSep 17Lebanon: UNIFIL withdrawal at the heart of Paris talksEmmanuel Macron welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan's King Abdullah II to Paris today for talks on Lebanon's security and international support for the Lebanese army. The meeting comes as France pushes to prevent a security vacuum ahead of UNIFIL's planned withdrawal at the end of 2026, with Israeli strikes continuing in southern Lebanon and concerns growing over who will secure the border. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago has the latest.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 17Paris hosts security talks on replacing UN mission to LebanonFrench President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the leaders of Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday for talks on shoring up support for the Lebanese army as the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission comes to its end.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 17Lebanon: Emmanuel Macron welcomes Joseph Aoun to Paris for Middle East talksFrench President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Paris for talks focused on Lebanon's security and wider Middle East tensions, with Jordan's King Abdullah II also taking part in the meeting. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago and Kethevane Gorjestani have the analysis from Paris.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 17Lebanon: Macron, Aoun and King Abdullah II hold security talks in ParisFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 17Macron to host King Abdullah II and Lebanon's Aoun to discuss support for Lebanese Armed ForcesThe Paris talks come as Lebanon is seeking international backing to strengthen its armed forces and prevent a security vacuum in the south of the country.EuroNews [en]