Michel Aoun

Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community

In recent years the Christian community has been split between some who supported Hezbollah and some who oppose Hezbollah.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A memorial service is held at Sayyidet al-Najaat Church for five Christians, including a priest, who were killed in attacks in Rumiyeh, north of Beirut, Lebanon, on March 15, 2026.
Demonstrators carry flags as they take part in a protest against the hunger crisis in Gaza, in Sidon, Lebanon July 25, 2025

Lebanon looks to disarm Palestinian factions before turning to Hezbollah - analysis

In Lebanon, the pro-Iranian factions continue to take a wait and see approach as to whether the government will actually disarm Hezbollah.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A man gestures the victory sign as he holds a Hezbollah flag, in Tyre, Lebanon, November 28, 2024

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.

|ByPELED ARBELI
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

Sanders won another term in the Senate last November but, for multiple reasons, is ineligible to lead Lebanon.

|ByBEN SALES/JTA

Lebanese president vows to resist Israel by 'all available means'

Lebanese President Aoun claims that it is Lebanon's right to resist Israel.

NOVEMBER 20, 2017ByREUTERS
Michel Aoun

Lebanese president: Hezbollah ensures Lebanon's 'resistance against Israel'

"Hezbollah are not using their weapons in internal politics. They only ensure our resistance against the State of Israel."

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017ByEYTAN HALON
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun attends the 28th Ordinary Summit of the Arab League at the Dead Sea, Jordan March 29, 2017.