Michel Aoun

Hezbollah is 'still stronger than several Lebanese armies,' expert warns - interview

Lebanon expert Dr. Moshe Elad emphasizes that Hezbollah remains a major force in Lebanon, despite the blow it suffered from Israel.

A man gestures the victory sign as he holds a Hezbollah flag, in Tyre, Lebanon, November 28, 2024
 US politician Bernie Sanders at the launch of his book "It's Okay to Be Angry at Capitalism" at the House of World Cultures in Berlin, Oct. 12, 2023.

Bernie Sanders receives a vote for president of Lebanon as army chief wins

A Hezbollah flag and a poster depicting Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah are pictured along a street, near Sidon, Lebanon July 7, 2020

Hezbollah, Iran's next move as Lebanon's politics reach an impasse - analysis

Lebanese President Michel Aoun talks on the eve of the country's 75th independence day at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon November 21, 2018.

President Aoun leaves office, dissolves Lebanese government


Lebanon-Israel maritime boundary deal signed at Nakoura UNIFIL HQ

Despite earlier reports, the Israeli and Lebanese delegations signed the deal together in the same room.

 Israeli Energy Ministry Director General Lior Schillat stands for a photograph with the Israeli negotiation team, after the US-brokered a deal setting a maritime border between Israel and Lebanon, in Rosh Hanikra, northern Israel October 27, 2022.

Lebanese MPs to convene to elect new president, no consensus on candidate

Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri will call for a session to elect a new president on September 29, despite no political consensus on a candidate, state media reported

Demonstrators carry Lebanese flags and a banner depicting Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, as they head towards the central bank building during an anti-government protest in the southern city of Tyre, Lebanon October 23, 2019

Lebanese central bank head suspected of embezzlement nowhere to be found

Security forces were unable to find Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh after a subpoena was issued against him.

Demonstrators carry Lebanese flags and a banner depicting Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, as they head towards the central bank building during an anti-government protest in the southern city of Tyre, Lebanon October 23, 2019

Israel, Lebanon say they're ready to resume maritime border talks

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said that Lebanon is ready to resume the negotiations, according to Reuters. He made similar remarks in October.

 A UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicle drives in Adaisseh village, near the Lebanese-Israeli border, southern Lebanon, August 6, 2021.

Lebanon 'failed state' under Hezbollah leadership, says party's ally

Hezbollah ally Gebran Bassil attacked Hezbollah for preventing Lebanon's cabinet from meeting.

A Hezbollah flag and a poster depicting Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah are pictured along a street, near Sidon, Lebanon July 7, 2020

Lebanon's Aoun expresses outrage as Hezbollah continues to block cabinet

"Unjustified, deliberate and systematic blockage which dismantles the state and drives it to its demise" must be ended, the president said.

 Lebanon's President Michel Aoun is seen in this handout picture released by Dalati Nohra on September 24, 2021, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly via a recorded video message, in Baabda, Lebanon.

Lebanese president calls for cabinet meeting despite Hezbollah tensions

Lebanon's cabinet has not met for two months due to demands by Hezbollah concerning the Beirut port blast case.

 Lebanon's President Michel Aoun is seen in this handout picture released by Dalati Nohra on September 24, 2021, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly via a recorded video message, in Baabda, Lebanon.

Hezbollah’s use of recent attack on protests is calculated risk - analysis

Hezbollah members arrived quickly with arms to begin shooting at random buildings during the protest in Beirut.

 Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah gives a televised speech, in this screengrab taken from Al-Manar TV footage, Lebanon October 18, 2021.

Hezbollah 'locked and loaded' if Israel attacks - Nasrallah deputy

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem warned on Friday evening that any attack by Israel on Lebanon will be met with a response, and that its weapons are 'locked and loaded.'

Lebanon's Hezbollah deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem.

Lebanese president meets designated premier: businessman Mikati

Lebanon has been run by a caretaker administration for nearly a year, since a huge blast devastated large parts of Beirut, its currency has collapsed and jobs have vanished.

Lebanese businessman Najib Mikati

Lebanon caught between real change and power brokers - analysis

President, prime minister-designate tangle over forming a government

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri speaks during a news conference in Beirut