The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government, new envoy says
A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form.
US Has Set 'Red Line' That Hezbollah Not Join Lebanese Govt, Envoy Says
U.S. deputy special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus gives a statement after a meeting with the Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Emilie Madi BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States has set a "red line" that Shi'ite armed group Hezbollah should not be a member of Lebanon's next government after itr military defeat by Israel last year,
U.S. envoy: Hezbollah, defeated by Israel, should not be part of Lebanon’s new cabinet
U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus said she was "not afraid" of Iran-backed Hezbollah because it was defeated by Israel, stressing the group should not be part of the new Lebanese government.
US sets 'red line' against Hezbollah joining Lebanese government
The United States has set a "red line" that Shi'ite armed group Hezbollah should not be a member of Lebanon's next government after its military setbacks against Israel last year, U.S. deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said in Lebanon on Friday.
US envoy says Hezbollah 'defeated', must not be in Lebanon government
A senior US official visiting Beirut warned on Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.
US sets 'red lines' on Hezbollah participation in Lebanese government
The Iran-backed Hezbollah movement should play no role in Lebanon's new government, the US special deputy envoy for the Middle East said on Friday. "We have set clear red lines in the United States that they (Hezbollah) won't be able to terrorize the Lebanese people,
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Trump announces pro-Israel commentator to Mideast post then ridicules her
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Trump Is Not Enamored With Morgan Ortagus, His Pick for Mideast Peace Team
in an unflattering post naming Morgan Ortagus as deputy to Steve Witkoff, indicated she’d been disloyal and pointed out that she’d worked for former Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, who’s fallen ...
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Trump-Netanyahu meeting will focus on hostages, ceasefire: Morgan Ortagus
Trump and Netanyahu will “rebuild” and “strengthen” U.S.-Israel relations soon, deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said.
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An active U.S. Navy Reserve intelligence officer ... Despite Trump’s skepticism of his own nominee, the president-elect wished Ortagus well working in his next administration. “Good luck Morgan!