Michel Aoun

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.

Demonstrators carry flags as they take part in a protest against the hunger crisis in Gaza, in Sidon, Lebanon July 25, 2025
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

 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 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

Lebanon says difficulties in sea border talks can be overcome

The negotiations between the old foes were launched in October, with delegations convening at a UN base to try to resolve a dispute about their maritime border.

Lebanese President Michel Aoun is seen in Baabda, Lebanon

Gantz: I hear positive voices in Lebanon talking about peace with Israel

The Defense Minister made the comments while on a tour of the IDF's Lethal Arrow drill simulating war with Hezbollah.

Israeli soldiers stand near the area where Israeli military personnel continue their work on exposing and thwarting cross-border tunnels dug from Lebanon into Israel, as seen on the Israeli side of the border, near the town of Metula December 19, 2018

Lebanese president's daughter 'doesn't mind' conditional peace with Israel

"I defend the interests of my country Lebanon first. Are we required to remain in a state of war?" • Maronite leader: "Lebanon should be the last Arab country to normalize its relations with Israel."

Claudine and Mireille Aoun, daughters of Lebanon's President Aoun arrive for a state dinner given at the Elysee palace in Paris

Hariri named as Lebanon's new prime minister

Any new government will have to contend with a financial meltdown worsening by the day, a COVID-19 outbreak and the fallout of the massive explosion at Beirut port.

Former Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri speaks at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon October 12, 2020

Lebanon's President vows to see through PM nomination, face anyone blocking reforms

Fractious political leaders, in power for decades, have traded blamed for hindering progress as Lebanon sinks into its worst crisis since its 1975-1990 civil war.

FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises from the site of an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020

Pompeo discusses Israel-Lebanon common maritime boundary with Aoun

“I also underscored the importance for Lebanon's political leaders to implement reforms as called for by the Lebanese people,” Pompeo tweeted.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Lebanon's President Michel Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon March 22, 2019

Lebanon 'heavily relies' on US to mediate maritime border talks

President Aoun said Lebanon relies on the US after he met with US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker.

Lebanese President Michel Aoun addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 21, 2017.

Lebanese Army discovers more explosive material at Beirut Port - report

Since the explosion, Lebanon's police have arrested 25 people, including the port's head.

Damaged Beirut Port area, August 17