The mask is off: Lebanon is Hezbollah The genie is out of the bottle in Lebanon, and it isn’t clear whether it’ll ever go back in. One thing’s for certain, though: Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is sweating bullets. Mordechai Kedar Oct. 30, 2019
Lebanese prime minister resigns amid nationwide economic protests Premier Saad Hariri conceded that he has “reached a dead end.” Oct. 29, 2019
Dispute in Lebanon over Iran’s offer to equip Lebanese army The United States had already identified the risk of a Lebanese government with a pro-Iran majority. Several American officials visited Lebanon to warn Lebanese officials not to appoint Hezbollah politicians to top ministerial posts such as health minister, and also to warn about the ramifications of rapprochement with Iran. N. Mozes Feb. 25, 2019
In Lebanon, Hezbollah’s political power rises along with its military might The newly formed Lebanese government has seen 30 Lebanese ministers sworn in: 18 of them are from Hezbollah’s March 8 Alliance, while 12 are from the rival March 14 alliance, headed by Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Yaakov Lappin Feb. 14, 2019
Lebanese prime minister: Hezbollah can keep arms, resist Israel While Saad Hariri also said Lebanon would still be neutral in regional conflicts, he said Lebanese citizens have the right to “resist Israeli occupation and repel its aggression." Feb. 12, 2019
Lebanon forms new coalition government, though one that includes Hezbollah Nevertheless, the United States applauded the development. Feb. 1, 2019
Hezbollah calls on Lebanese prime minister to dissolve diplomatic fight Lebanon is in urgent need of a government capable of installing economic reforms that are necessary to put its debt on a sustainable road, according to the International Monetary Fund. Nov. 9, 2018
