February 2019
U.S. Concern Over Hezbollah's Increasing Role in Lebanon
The U.S. ambassador to Lebanon has raised concerns about Hezbollah's increasing influence in the Lebanese government, where it controls several key ministries. This situation is…
Lebanese Prime Minister Calls for the Release of Nizar Zaka in Meeting with Zarif
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri urged Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to facilitate the release of Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese-American imprisoned in Iran on…
The Security Council Urges Lebanon to Avoid External Tensions
The UN Security Council urged Lebanese parties to avoid external conflicts, implicitly targeting Hezbollah, which has been involved in Syria. The new Lebanese government has…
Nasrallah's Proposal to Lebanon for Using Iranian Air Defense Weapons Against Israel
Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, has proposed that Lebanon accept Iranian air defense systems to counter Israeli aggression. He questions the Lebanese government's willingness…
US Expresses Concern Over Hezbollah's Presence in New Lebanese Government
The US has expressed concern over Hezbollah's control of three ministries in the newly formed Lebanese government, fearing that funds may be diverted to support…