What Lebanon's shifting political landscape means for Hezbollah
Hezbollah, one of Lebanon's most powerful political players, has been significantly weakened by its conflict with Israel.
Watershed moment for the Middle East after Lebanon elects new president - with a Saudi push
Then, a Saudi delegation headed by the kingdom’s envoy, Prince Yazid bin Farhan, flew into Beirut for the second time in a ...
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Imam who refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist organization scheduled to deliver a benediction at Trump’s inauguration
The group claims that Al-Husainy hosted a 2015 rally at the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center where he “wished death upon ...
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With US-Saudi backing, can Lebanon’s new president rein in Hezbollah?
With top general’s election, the United States and Saudi Arabia aim to draw Lebanon further from Iran. To do that, a new ...
Will Lebanon finally elect a president after a 2-year vacuum?
Lebanon’s parliament is set to convene Thursday to attempt to elect a head of state for the 13th time during a presidential ...
Lebanon's new President Joseph Aoun says his first official abroad trip will be to Saudi Arabia
In a phone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who had called to congratulate him on winning the elections, Aoun said, ...
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Weakening of Hezbollah allowed Lebanon to fill vacant presidency
"The role of the quintet was decisive, particularly the last-minute support of Saudi Arabia," a French diplomatic source ...
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Saudi FM to visit Lebanon on Thursday to usher in a 'new phase' of ties
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan's visit to Lebanon marks a new phase in bilateral relations and plans for economic ...