Lebanon and Iran are playing a game of diplomatic musical chairs. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji turned down an offer to visit Tehran, but he didn't slam the door shut on talks. Instead, he sent an invitation for Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to come to Beirut for a chat. Araqchi, w
Lebanon is in a tough spot. The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, recently said that Lebanon needs to follow through on its promise to disarm Hezbollah and remove them from southern Lebanon. This comes as Israel continues to target Hezbollah in the south. Israel's military reported that they k
In a surprising move, the US has sent $230 million to Lebanon. This money is meant to help Lebanon's military and police. The goal is to weaken Hezbollah, a powerful armed group in Lebanon. The US gave $190 million to the Lebanese Armed Forces and $40 million to the Internal Security Forces. This ha
Lebanon is at a crossroads. The government is about to tackle a big issue: should Hezbollah give up its weapons? This is a crucial moment, as Hezbollah refuses to disarm, while others push for it. The debate has gained momentum since last year's war with Israel, which shook up the balance of power i
A new plan is on the table. The United States has shared a proposal with Lebanon. The goal? Disarm Hezbollah and get Israeli troops out of Lebanon by the end of the year. This plan is being discussed right now. It's a big deal. It's the most detailed plan yet for taking weapons away from Hezbollah.
