Posts Tagged: Lebanese politics
Prominent Hezbollah Critic Killed in Lebanon
A prominent Lebanese Shi'ite publisher who criticized the armed Hezbollah movement was shot dead in a car in southern Lebanon on Thursday, the first such...
Lebanon’s Hezbollah Slams Britain’s Terrorist Group Listing
The Lebanese group Hezbollah condemned on Friday the British government's decision to list it as a terrorist organization, saying the move showed "servile obedience" to the United...
Hezbollah Hits Back at US Criticism of Its Role in Lebanon
Hezbollah hit back against American condemnation of its role in Lebanon on Thursday, calling it a "violation of sovereignty," after the US expressed concern over...
US Concerned Over Hezbollah’s Growing Role in Lebanon
Hezbollah's growing role in the Lebanese government worries the United States, the US ambassador to Lebanon said during a meeting with Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri...
Nasrallah Claims Hezbollah Will Not Use Lebanon Health Ministry Funds for Own Benefit
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Monday it would never use state funds for its own benefit after it named the health minister in a new...
Building on Syria War Gains, Hezbollah Scores Political Win in Lebanon
Hezbollah's bigger role in Lebanon's new unity government points to a growing appetite to shape state affairs and builds on unprecedented military clout the group...
After Months of Wrangling, Lebanon Announces Formation of New Unity Government
Lebanon formed a new national unity government on Thursday, ending nine months of wrangling, and Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said bold moves were needed without delay...
Report: Lebanon’s Hezbollah Won’t Yield in Government Formation Dispute
The Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim group Hezbollah will not give way in a dispute over Sunni Muslim representation in a new unity government, the pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar...
Macron: Without France, Lebanon Would Probably Be at War
French President Emmanuel Macron has claimed credit for solving a political crisis in Lebanon last year and stated publicly that Saudi Arabia had held Prime...
Lebanon’s Hariri Upbeat After Government Talks, Rivalries Surface
Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri expressed hope on Monday that a coalition government could be formed quickly to shield Lebanon from regional instability and a dire...
Big Power Grouping Urges Lebanon to Steer Clear of Regional Wars After Hezbollah Electoral Gains
A grouping of major powers urged Lebanon on Thursday to uphold a policy of keeping out of regional wars, after Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies...
Hezbollah, Allies Eye Gains in Lebanon Vote
The Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah and its allies expect to emerge stronger from a parliamentary election on Sunday, a result that would affirm Iran's regional ascendancy from...
Israel ‘Greatest Threat to Humanity,’ Iranian FM Tells Palestinian Terrorist Leaders in Beirut
Israel is the greatest threat to humanity, Iran’s top diplomat said on Tuesday, during a meeting in Beirut with leaders of Palestinian terrorist groups. According to...
Mideast Analysts: Imminent Election of Hezbollah Ally as Lebanese President to Benefit Iran
The expected election on Monday of a Hezbollah ally as the next president of Lebanon will benefit Iran, two Mideast experts wrote on Friday. In an...
