Lebanon and Syria reshape ties amid Israeli attacks and regional shifts
On May 9, Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam made his second official visit to the Syrian capital since the fall of the al-Assad regime in 2024. – The trip came as…
British and Lebanese Officials Discuss Regional Security and Ceasefire Prospects
I received a phone call from Hamish Falconer, the British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, who expressed his country’s readiness to contribute to stopping the…
US sets Iran five conditions for continuing peace process — Fars news agency
In response to Iranian demands, Washington has set Tehran five conditions of its own, which the US administration believes are necessary for continuing the peace process between the two countries,…
Lebanon and Kuwait Reaffirm Solidarity Amid Regional Tensions
President General Joseph Aoun, Head of the Republic, made a phone call this afternoon to the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and discussed with…
UN Secretary-General Welcomes Extension of Cessation of Hostilities between Lebanon and Israel
Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, calling on all parties to fully respect…
Israeli, Lebanese delegations arrive at US State Department for talks
All the delegations have arrived at the US State Department on the second day of US-sponsored negotiations. https://aje.news/2nji40?update=4575359
Brussels Weighs New Lebanon Security Mission as UNIFIL Era Fades
The European Union is quietly preparing for what may become one of the biggest security transitions in the eastern Mediterranean since the 2006 Lebanon war. Behind the diplomatic language coming…
Hezbollah chief says giving up weapons not part of Israel talks
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says the Lebanese group’s weapons arsenal isn’t part of the negotiations with Israel and is an internal matter for Lebanon. – “We will not abandon the…
Israeli strikes have killed 380 in Lebanon since truce: Health ministry
Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed 380 people since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war began on April 17, Lebanon’s health ministry told AFP on Tuesday. – A ministry official…
Beirut and Damascus Agree to Expand Political and Ministerial Coordination
I was pleased, along with the accompanying government delegation, to visit dear Syria and meet with His Excellency President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. It is important to me to emphasize that we…