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U.S. brokers first direct Israel-Lebanon talks in decades

This was the first such meeting since 1993.

Axios

Who is Morgan Ortagus? Trump’s envoy to the Middle East who opposed UN Gaza ceasefire resolution

From beauty pageant queen to a key role in U.S. foreign policy, Morgan Ortagus is at the center of Trump administration decisions on the Middle East

The Independent UK

US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time

‘Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,’ says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.

Al Jazeera

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U.S. Plan To Disarm Hezbollah Is a Diplomatic Dead End

Washington’s proposal to link Israeli withdrawals with Hezbollah’s surrender ignores decades of political entrenchment and risks fueling wider conflict.

Reason

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

Israel Targets Hezbollah In South Lebanon As US Envoy Visits

A strike Sunday that Israel said targeted Hezbollah killed two people in south Lebanon, according to authorities, as a US envoy was visiting for talks on the militant group and economic reforms.

International Business Times

US envoy visits Beirut amid pressure to control Hezbollah and assert Lebanese army authority

Senior U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus has visited Beirut amid rising tensions with Israel and U.S. pressure for Lebanon to curb Hezbollah’s influence

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Lebanon seeks to firm up state authority by naming new army chief, top security officials

Lebanon has appointed a new army chief and heads of three security agencies as the government seeks to firm up state authority, especially in the country’s south, following the militant Hezbollah group’s devastating war with Israel

The Independent UK

Israel releases four Lebanese captives, agrees to join border talks

Lebanese media reported that the released hostages had arrived in a hospital in southern Lebanon city of Tyre.

Al Jazeera

Israel Kills Senior Hezbollah Militant, Frees Four Lebanese Prisoners

Israel said Tuesday it killed a senior Hezbollah militant responsible for drones and missiles, even as it freed Lebanese prisoners as a "goodwill" gesture to the country's new president.

International Business Times

Middle East latest: Hamas names the next 3 Israeli hostages to be released

Hamas has named the next three Israeli hostages it plans to release as part of the ceasefire deal

The Independent UK

US Envoy Says Hezbollah 'Defeated', Must Not Be In Lebanon Government

A senior US official visiting Beirut warned Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.

International Business Times

The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government, new envoy says

A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Turns on His First Term's Middle East Hawks

But that doesn't mean he's embracing the doves.

Reason

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The Independent UK

Trump gets the Fox News band back together for his second administration

ANALYSIS: In just his first few months in office, Trump has already hired 23 Fox Newsers to work in his administration, Justin Baragona reports — including one of the network’s most loyal MAGA sycophants to serve as DC’s top prosecutor

Salon

Trump bashes appointee in strange nom

The president-elect admitted he had a history of squabbling with Morgan Ortagus in the score-settling announcement

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Former State Department spokesperson criticizes Biden's policy on Iran

Former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus provides insight on the U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, the failure of Biden's policy towards Iran, and the s...

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The Independent UK

Iran-US World Cup clash rife with political tension

The last World Cup clash between the United States and Iran 24 years ago is considered one of the most politically charged matches in soccer history

The Independent UK

Voters choosing new rep in redrawn Nashville district

Tennesseans are choosing whether far-right conservative Andy Ogles or Democratic state Sen. Heidi Campbell will represent Nashville's newly carved up congressional district

WEKU

Today in Nashville, 9 Republicans run for a seat redistricted out of Democrats' reach

GOP lawmakers in Tennessee have redrawn Nashville from one Democratic congressional district into three GOP-leaning districts. Democrats will have a difficult, if not impossible, time getting elected.

The Independent UK

Trump-endorsed candidate removed from ballot by her own party after being dubbed a carpetbagger

‘I believe that voters in Middle Tennessee should pick their representative - not establishment party insiders’

The Independent UK

Trump-backed hopeful, 2 others booted off Tenn. GOP ballot

Tennessee Republican officials have removed three congressional hopefuls from the GOP primary ballot, including one candidate backed by former President Donald Trump

Salon

Tenn. GOP boots Trump pick from ballot

“I voted for Trump,” a Republican lawmaker said, “but I don’t want him coming out here to tell me who to vote for”

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