Lebanon, Hezbollah and Special Envoy

U.S. envoy: Hezbollah, defeated by Israel, should not be part of Lebanon’s new cabinet
U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus said she was "not afraid" of Iran-backed Hezbollah because it was defeated by Israel, stressing the group should not be part of the new Lebanese government.
US envoy says Hezbollah must not be in Lebanon government
Hezbollah slammed remarks by US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus as 'blatant interference'
US envoy visits Lebanon to discuss Hezbollah, cabinet formation: What we know
Morgan Ortagus is heading a delegation and set to arrive in Lebanon on Thursday night, the first such visit by Trump administration officials.
US draws 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government, new envoy says
A newly appointed U.S. envoy said Friday that she hoped Lebanese authorities were committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group isn't a part of the new government in any form. Morgan Ortagus,
Trump Envoy Pushes Lebanon’s New Leaders to Isolate Hezbollah
Hezbollah, a powerful Iran-backed militia, has long been the country’s dominant political force and has formed part of the government for decades.
From Lebanon, US envoy Morgan Ortagus praises Israel for 'defeating Hezbollah'
During a visit to Beirut, US envoy Morgan Ortagus warned Lebanese leaders that Hezbollah's involvement in government is a 'red line' for the US.
US envoy says Hezbollah 'defeated', must not be in Lebanon government
A senior US official visiting Beirut warned on Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.Hezbollah slammed the remarks by US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus as "blatant interference",
US Has Set 'Red Line' That Hezbollah Not Join Lebanese Govt, Envoy Says
U.S. deputy special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus gives a statement after a meeting with the Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Emilie Madi BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States has set a "red line" that Shi'ite armed group Hezbollah should not be a member of Lebanon's next government after itr military defeat by Israel last year,
US sets 'red line' against Hezbollah joining Lebanese government
The United States has set a "red line" that Shi'ite armed group Hezbollah should not be a member of Lebanon's next government after its military setbacks against Israel last year, U.S. deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said in Lebanon on Friday.
US sets 'red lines' on Hezbollah participation in Lebanese government
The Iran-backed Hezbollah movement should play no role in Lebanon's new government, the US special deputy envoy for the Middle East said on Friday. "We have set clear red lines in the United States that they (Hezbollah) won't be able to terrorize the Lebanese people,
Lebanon’s prime minister forms new government after unusual US intervention
Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday, following unusually direct U.S. intervention in the process and in a step ...
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Washington’s War of Words: Lebanon Pushes Back Against Ortagus’ Accusations
في سياق تصريح دمية واشنطن حاولت المبعوثة زج فخامة رئيس البلاد والرئيس المكلف في سياق استكمال دور نتنياهو في الحرب على لبنان ...
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Lebanon's President Aoun meets US envoy Morgan Ortagus, says Israeli attacks must stop
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun confirmed that the Lebanese army is ready to deploy in villages and towns from which Israeli ...
US envoy reaffirms Feb 18 deadline for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon
US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus reaffirmed on Friday the United States' commitment to the Feb. 18 ...