US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus visited Lebanon to meet with President Joseph Aoun and other senior officials amid rising tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese border.
The visit focused on the fragile ceasefire with Israel, Hezbollah’s military presence in southern Lebanon, and ongoing border disputes. The US is urging Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and strengthen the authority of the Lebanese army in the south. Lebanese officials described the talks as constructive, while also calling on the US to pressure Israel to halt ceasefire violations.
The discussions also touched on Israeli troop withdrawals and the situation along the Syrian border.
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Why is the U.S. sticking its nose in yet another foreign conflict? Maybe if we stopped playing world police, we wouldn't be trillions in debt and constantly at risk of getting dragged into wars that have nothing to do with us.
Classic move—Washington acting like the world's cop again, trying to dictate Lebanon’s internal affairs while ignoring Israel’s constant violations.
It's about time the U.S. steps up and pushes Lebanon to deal with Hezbollah—Israel can't keep living next to an armed Iranian proxy.
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Lebanese president discusses Israeli withdrawal, Syria border situation with US envoy
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met US Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus on Saturday to discuss the ongoing situation in southern Lebanon, Israeli withdrawal from the area, and developments along the border with Syria,
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Trump aide meets Lebanon’s president in Beirut amid efforts to disarm Hezbollah
Lebanese officials describe talks with US deputy Mideast envoy Ortagus as 'positive' and 'constructive,' say meetings focused on southern Lebanon, implementation of ceasefire
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