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Will US pressure tactics on Lebanon make Hezbollah disarm faster?

US pressure campaign to accelerate the disarming of Hezbollah is putting Lebanese government in a difficult position.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon has made survival an art form, after decades of war and unrest

I first visited Lebanon in 1978, three years into the civil war and six years before Theodore Ell was born. I mention this because, despite the fact our experiences of this fascinating country were at different times, his impressions and judgements in his excellent new book Lebanon Days – which…

The Conversation

Can a Hezbollah-Israel war trigger civil strife in Lebanon?

Hezbollah’s decision to wage a low-scale conflict against Israel has triggered mixed reactions in Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

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Hamas is now recruiting in Lebanon. What will that mean for Hezbollah?

Mainstream Lebanese politicians have criticised the Hamas move. But it will likely help Hezbollah.

Al Jazeera

Palestinians in Lebanon disappointed that Hezbollah won’t escalate

‘I wanted him to open up the war completely’: Palestinians in Lebanon expected more from Nasrallah.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon: Hezbollah Warns Rivals Rejecting its Presidential Candidate of ‘Major Loss’

The Hezbollah party escalated its rhetoric on Monday warning its political rivals in Lebanon of the repercussions of failing to support its presidential candidate, Marada leader Sueliman Franjieh, for the presidency. Hezbollah has endorsed Franjieh for the top state post in return for appointing Former President of the United Nations…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bukhari Meets Geagea: Saudi Role in Five-way Committee Falls in Lebanon Interest

The Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari on Saturday warned of the consequences of a vacuum at the top state post in Lebanon, stressing that the Saudi role in the five-way committee meeting is beneficial for the crisis-hit nation. Bukhari warned of the “consequences of not holding the presidential elections,”…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Hezbollah says it backs Christian ally to become president

The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah says the group backs a former Cabinet minister and strong ally to become Lebanon’s next president

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Hezbollah Backs Suleiman Franjieh for Lebanon’s Presidency

The Hezbollah party will back head of the Marada Movement Suleiman Franjieh to be the Lebanon’s president, the group's leader Hassan Nasrallah said on Monday, a move that gives him important backing but does not secure his election. Lebanon has had no head of state since former president Michel Aoun's…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Geagea to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Will Thwart Quorum to Prevent Election of Hezbollah Candidate

Head of the Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea believes that there are currently so solutions that can resolve the presidential vacuum in Lebanon. “We have grown accustomed to tactics used by Hezbollah in previous presidential elections,” he told Asharq Al-Awsat. He explained that the party will allow the situation to reach…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: Hezbollah, Amal Undecided About Nominating Army Chief for Presidency

Lebanon’s Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, has been recenlty topping the list of potential candidates for the presidency. While Aoun has gained the support of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP), the head of the Lebanese Forces, Samir Geagea, announced on Wednesday that he would not object the Army chief’s election,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rahi Says Lebanon President Must Be Chosen in Ballot Boxes

Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Beshara Al-Rahi said Monday during a meeting with Lebanese Forces MP Melhem Riachi that there is no need for dialogue in preparation for the presidential elections, affirming that the voting of a new head of state must take place in the Parliament 's ballot boxes. Riachi met…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: Hezbollah Delegation to Visit Bassil on Monday

Lebanon anticipates a meeting on Monday between a Hezbollah delegation and head of the Free Patriotic Movement, MP Gebran Bassil, after a dispute recently emerged between the two allies over the Lebanese presidential elections. The Hezbollah delegation includes Political Advisor to Hezbollah's Secretary General Hussein Al-Khalil, and the party’s coordination…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Geagea: Dialogue with Hezbollah, its Allies Is a Waste of Time

Head of the Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea usually prefers to remain optimistic, in contrast to the dreariness in Lebanon that is grappling with an unprecedented economic crisis. The situation has also worsened with the country plunging in presidential vacuum with rival political forces failing to elect a successor to Michel…

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Lebanon: LF Leader Says Open to All Solutions to Avoid Disrupting Presidential Elections

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea affirmed his openness to all solutions to avoid disrupting the presidential elections, including negotiating with the deputies who did not name anyone in the last session if they had a serious proposal. He criticized the lawmakers who did not vote for any candidate, accusing them…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Ambassador Stresses Need for Lebanon to Hold Presidential Elections on Time

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari stressed on Tuesday the need for reforms in the country and for the presidential elections to be held on time. Bukhari met with head of the Lebanese Forces, Samir Geagea, in Maarab to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the region. After the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Geagea: Aoun Is Worst President in Lebanon’s History

Head of the Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea launched on Sunday a scathing attack against President Michel Aoun and his son-in-law, head of the Free Patriotic Movement MP Gebran Bassil, calling for the election of a president who will save Lebanon from its crisis. Speaking an LF event commemorating its martyrs,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: Aoun, Mikati Resume Government Formation Talks

Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati has resumed talks with President Michel Aoun on forming a government following weeks of deadlock over disagreements with the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) and the presidency. In a statement on Wednesday, Baabda Palace said that Aoun met with Mikati to discuss the formation of the new…

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Debate over 'Qualifications’ of Lebanese President Heats Up Between Geagea, Bassil

With the race over the presidency heating up in Lebanon, debate is raging over the qualifications of the next president. Amid the political divides in the country, each rival camp has come up with their own set of conditions that they believe qualifies a candidate to run for the country’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon's Geagea Vows to Prevent Election of Pro-Hezbollah President

The head of the Lebanese Forces party, Samir Geagea, has rejected the election of a president from the so-called pro-Hezbollah March 8 Alliance, saying that his bloc might boycott the sessions to name a president to prevent the nomination of a candidate from the “Axis of Resistance.” Geagea said that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon’s Geagea Voices Support for Army Commander’s Presidential Nomination

Head of the Lebanese Forces party Samir Geagea voiced his support on Saturday for Army Commander General Joseph Aoun’s possible presidential nomination if “it turns out that his chances are high.” He said that discussions in this regard have begun among opposition parties, noting that there are more than 30…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon Planning to Return Syrian Refugees Home without Int’l Guarantees

Lebanon is again trying to return Syrian refugees on its territories back to their war-torn country. Caretaker Minister of the Displaced Issam Sharafeddine revealed that intense talks are underway with Syria to ensure the “safe and dignified” return of refugees to their home. The plan enjoys the support of Lebanese…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: LF, FPM Won’t Nominate Mikati

Lebanon’s parliamentary consultations at the Baabda Palace on Thursday will see the deputies of Hezbollah and Amal Movement, as well as a number of Sunni and independent representatives, name caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to head the next government. Two other groups will also designate Mikati, including the National Moderation…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Major Confrontation’ with Hezbollah Ahead in Lebanon, Says Geagea

The Lebanese Forces party will veto as prime minister anyone aligned with the armed Shiite Hezbollah party and stick to its boycott of government if a new consensus cabinet is formed, the party's leader said on Wednesday. Lebanon is in the throes of one of the world's worst economic meltdowns,…

Reuters

'Major confrontation' with Hezbollah ahead, says Lebanon Christian politician

The Christian Lebanese Forces party will reject anyone aligned with the armed Shi'ite movement Hezbollah as prime minister and stick to its boycott of government if a new consensus cabinet is formed, the party's leader said on Wednesday.

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