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


Lebanon Hezbollah leader warns of chaos, possible civil war from vacuum

"I am afraid that there are those who want to take our country and generate social, security and political tensions and to take it to civil war," Nasrallah said.

Supporters of Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah ride in a vehicle decorated with Hezbollah and Lebanese flags and a picture of him, as part of a convoy in the southern village of Kfar Kila, Lebanon October 25, 2019

Lebanon’s President Aoun ready to meet protesters after 8 days of unrest

Protesters were disappointed by his speech; more demonstrators arrived, sticking even more to their demands, including that the entire government must step down – including Hezbollah.

Supporters of Lebanese President Michel Aoun carry his picture near the presidential palace in Baabda, ahead of his address to the nation

Lebanese officials speak out against Hezbollah's control over country

"The irony is that they want to challenge and threaten the world and then ask it for help and money."

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah addresses his supporters during a public appearance at a religious procession

Lebanon president says U.S. pullout from Iran deal will hurt Middle East

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Monday the US withdrawal from world powers' 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran would have negative consequences for Middle East stability.

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

Lebanon's Aoun expected to designate Hariri as prime minister

The post of prime minister is reserved for a Sunni Muslim in Lebanon's sectarian power sharing system.

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri arrives with Army Commander General Joseph Aoun (L) at the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters

Hezbollah allies gain in Lebanon vote, underscoring Iran sway

The apparent gains made on Sunday by a Hezbollah-backed alliance risk complicating Western policy towards Lebanon.

A woman supporter of Hezbollah casts her vote at a polling station during the parliamentary election in Tibnin, South Lebanon, May 6, 2018.

Hezbollah, allies eye gains in Lebanon vote

Classified as a terrorist group by the United States, Hezbollah is an arch foe of Israel which is deeply alarmed by Iran's growing influence in the region.

A poster of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah in southern Lebanon

U.S. envoy relays Israeli de-escalation messages to Lebanon

An Israeli official said Satterfield was "relaying messages" to Beirut about several matters of contention.

An Israeli soldier stands atop a tank near Israel's border with Lebanon January 21, 2015.

Lebanon's Hariri suspends resignation as PM, easing crisis

Lebanese state officials and senior politicians close to Hariri say Riyadh forced him to quit and held him in the kingdom, which Saudi Arabia and Hariri have denied.

Saad al-Hariri talks with Lebanese President Michel Aoun while attending a Lebanese Independence Day military parade

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

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

Michel Aoun