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Lebanon security talks in Paris focus on replacing UN mission

The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to discuss international support for the cash-strapped Lebanese army and the creation of a new force to succeed a longstanding UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon.

Radio France Internationale

Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan to discuss struggling Lebanese military

Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan are meeting in Paris to support Lebanon's struggling military

The Independent UK

Macron to host King Abdullah II and Lebanon's Aoun to discuss support for Lebanese Armed Forces

The Paris talks come as Lebanon is seeking international backing to strengthen its armed forces and prevent a security vacuum in the south of the country.

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Lebanon wants Israel security deal, Hezbollah disarmament without confrontation: Report

in an exclusive interview he wants to reach a security agreement with Israel once it withdraws from the south, and is determined to disarm Hezbollah without resorting to confrontation. Aoun reiterated Lebanon was determined to disarm the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, saying the decision was "neither negotiable nor open to…

The Economic Times

Middle East is the latest arena of political recalibration for Italy’s right-wing but pragmatic Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has made a political art of being many things at once.

The Conversation

Lebanon’s president makes a rare visit to southern city as fears of Israeli attacks grow

Lebanon’s president has made a rare visit to a southern city amid fears of more Israeli attacks

The Independent UK

UAE intercepts incoming Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle East

An Iranian drone was intercepted early Monday over the United Arab Emirates territorial waters, the Defense Ministry said

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Vatican says 'serious concerns' over Israel-Lebanon deal implementation

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican expressed "serious concerns" Thursday about problems implementing a US-brokered deal between Israel and Lebanon, following a meeting between Pope Leo XIV and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

Bangkok Post

Israeli strikes that killed 11 send 'clear message' on negotiations, says Lebanese president

In a statement on Saturday, Hezbollah warned that the latest Israeli attacks would "be met with an appropriate response."

Euronews

Seventh round of talks between Lebanon and Israel under way in Rome

Lebanon and Israel began a new round of United States-sponsored direct talks in Rome on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks Israel's phased withdrawal from the country's south. But critics, including Hezbollah, say the talks amount to a "surrender" by Lebanon.

Radio France Internationale

Push for indictment as Lebanon marks six years since Beirut port blast

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is urging the judiciary to issue a long-awaited indictment over the 2020 Beirut port blast, as the country marks six years since the catastrophe which killed more than 200 people.

Radio France Internationale

UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon

The United Nations' human rights chief says Israel must end its military presence in southern Lebanon and stop demolishing homes

The Independent UK

Trump told Americans to visit Lebanon. The rest of his government has warned not to travel there

Trump unexpectedly announced he would allow US carriers to fly directly to Lebanon, ending a more than 40-year ban

The Independent UK

Lebanon's prime minister tours shattered southern village, calls for Israeli military withdrawal

Lebanon's prime minister has visited a southern village as a Lebanese-Israeli agreement brokered by Washington appears to have started following a monthslong war

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Benzinga

Trump Allows US Airlines to Fly Directly to Lebanon Following White House Talks With Joseph Aoun

President Donald Trump has said that U.S. domestic airlines will begin flying to Beirut after meeting with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun.

France 24

Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens

President Donald Trump said the US was "not finished" attacking Iran on Tuesday as the conflict widened, with Tehran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The escalation came amid fresh US strikes, rising military casualties and continued diplomatic contacts through mediators.

The Times of India

US airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon after 40 years, says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump announced direct flights to Lebanon will resume. This decision follows talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House. Direct commercial flights were suspended between the two nations in 1985. The US pledged continued support for Lebanon and its stability. Airlines may be cautious due…

International Business Times UK

Trump Warns Houthis US Will 'Take Care Of' Group Over Threatened Saudi Ports Blockade

Donald Trump has warned of US intervention if the Iran-backed Houthis blockade Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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The Independent UK

Trump announces direct US flights to Lebanon, reversing Reagan-era rule

The announcement followed a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House

Euronews

Trump promises US support for Lebanon in White House meeting with president

Lebanon and Israel have held rare direct talks mediated by Washington. Aoun’s visit was the first to the White House by a Lebanese president since 2009.

Euronews

Lebanese army begins deployment to southern regions after Israel deal

Beirut announced the beginning of its mobilisation to the southern Lebanese regions as President Aoun prepares for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to conclude his four-day visit to Washington.

Bangkok Post

Lebanese president to meet Trump amid pressure to disarm Hezbollah

WASHINGTON - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun was preparing to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as Beirut’s military moved into an area of the south under a deal with Israel to disarm Hezbollah.

The Economic Times

Lebanon's president will meet with Trump in Washington to push for Israeli troop withdrawal

Lebanon's president will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss long-term calm. Rare direct talks between Lebanon and Israel are currently being mediated by Washington. Lebanon hopes for Israeli troop withdrawal and military support to assert control. The U.S. State Department announced operations in three villages have begun. Washington…

France 24

Lebanon's army accuses Israel of firing near troops in 'pilot zone'

Lebanon's military said Tuesday that Israeli troops fired near its soldiers deploying in a so-called "pilot zone" that Israel is to withdraw from under a US-backed agreement, with Israel saying it only fired "warning shots". Meanwhile, Kuwait accused Iran of strikes against power plants and desalination plants, deploring significant damage.…

France 24

Trump vows to help Lebanon with ‘Hezbollah problem’ in meeting with Aoun

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday as Beirut's military moved into an area in the southern part of the country under a deal with Israel to disarm Hezbollah.

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