 ANALYSIS: Lebanon is teetering on the brinkNeither Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah nor Lebanese President Michel Aoun care about restoring Lebanon to its once-respected status. New Cabinet announced in LebanonNew Cabinet announced in Lebanon following months-long impasse and amid ongoing mass protests. Lebanese President offers to meet protestersLebanese President Michel Aoun offers to meet protesters demanding a complete overhaul of the political system. Lebanese President: Israeli operation won't endanger calmPresident Michel Aoun says Israeli operation to destroy Hezbollah attack tunnels won’t endanger the calm along the border.Lebanese President: If Israel attacks, we'll defend ourselvesLebanese President says his country is “obliged to defend itself” in the event of “Israeli aggression”. Lebanese officials threaten IsraelLebanese President and Prime Minister warn their country will defend itself against any “Israeli aggression”.Lebanese President: Israel violating our sovereigntyLebanese President criticizes Israel, accuses it of continuously violating Lebanese sovereignty and threatening to start a war.Lebanese President: If there's a war - Israel will loseLebanese President says all the citizens of his country are prepared to battle Israel in case of war.Lebanese President issues warning to IsraelLebanese President Michel Aoun says any Israeli attempt to violate Lebanon's sovereignty would be met with "appropriate response". Lebanese President blasts Israel's 'Judaization'Lebanese President urges Arab nations to come together to “protect” Jerusalem.Syria sends envoy to LebanonSyria's presidency dispatches an envoy to Lebanon to congratulate newly-elected President Michel Aoun.Two years later: Lebanon elects new presidentLebanese lawmakers elect Michel Aoun, who was backed by Hezbollah, as president, ending a two-year vacuum. |
