Joseph Aoun
Lebanon's Aoun drags feet on disarming Hezbollah but speeds ahead on Israeli withdrawal - analysis
After a high-level visit by US officials, including senior director for counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka, this week, the Lebanese leadership continues to appear to be dragging its feet on disarmament.
Christian Lebanon MP expresses support for negotiations with Israel to avoid border conflict
As Hezbollah rearms and Lebanon's government stalls, Israel looks to its North
Hezbollah says will support Lebanese army, has 'legitimate right to resist' Israel
If Israel handles it right, rare Middle East diplomatic openings could reshape region - editorial
The stick has been wielded effectively. Now it’s time to see if the carrot can be just as powerful.
Lebanon, Hezbollah agree on civilian involvement in peace talks with Israel - report
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Parliament speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have all reportedly approved the plan.
Lebanon, US envoy clash over Israeli strikes and Hezbollah's role
US envoy Morgan Ortagus meets Lebanon’s leaders to discuss Israeli strikes, Hezbollah disarmament, and efforts to stabilize the region.
Iran exploits strike on Hamas in Qatar to slam Israel - analysis
Iranian officials are seizing the opportunity created by global condemnation of Israel's strike on Hamas leaders to bolster regional alliances.
Lebanon cabinet grants license to Elon Musk's Starlink
Starlink, the satellite internet firm led by billionaire Elon Musk, will now be able to provide internet services nationwide, which ranks among the countries with the slowest internet speeds.
Lebanon's new leaders believe they can salvage the state from Hezbollah - analysis
There is a belief today that Hezbollah is weaker than it has been in decades and this gives an opportunity to those like Salam and Aoun to change Lebanon’s trajectory.
Lebanon to draft plan for Hezbollah disarmament on Sunday, US envoy says
Israel will give a counterproposal when it receives Lebanon's plan, Barrack said after meeting with the Lebanese president in Beirut.
Netanyahu: Israel ready to support Lebanon's disarmament of Hezbollah with phased IDF pullback
The Lebanese government and army are expected to finalize, by next week, an implementation plan for its decision to disarm Hezbollah.
IDF must reconsider its approach to Lebanese army, as Hezbollah infiltration revealed - analysis
Over the years, Hezbollah had "placed a significant number of Shi'ite officers" into prominent leadership positions, effectively taking over control of Lebanon's military intelligence.
Lebanon looks to disarm Palestinian factions before turning to Hezbollah - analysis
In Lebanon, the pro-Iranian factions continue to take a wait and see approach as to whether the government will actually disarm Hezbollah.
US envoy says Israel should 'comply' with Lebanon plan to disarm terrorist groups
Under phase 1 of the plan, the Lebanese government would issue a decision committing to Hezbollah's disarmament by the end of the year, and Israel would cease military operations in Lebanon.
