US-Lebanon

Amid tensions with Hezbollah

US Embassy urges Americans to leave Lebanon

US Embassy in Beirut urges Americans to leave Lebanon, citing terrorism, kidnapping and fast-changing security risks.

Graham: No peace without disarming Hezbollah

Senator Lindsey Graham voices skepticism over a ceasefire with Hezbollah, warning any deal must ensure disarmament to prevent renewed threats.

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Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

US President Donald Trump informed Lebanon of an imminent ceasefire, but Hezbollah launched missiles at Haifa shortly after reports emerged.

US lawmakers to Lebanon:

'Disarm Hezbollah without delay'

Bipartisan US lawmakers urge Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, warning that failure to act violates ceasefire commitments and risks renewed war under Iran-backed militia control.

US Ambassador to Lebanon:

'Israel needs no permission to defend itself'

US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa says Israel “needs no permission” to defend itself, urging Beirut to disarm Hezbollah.

Following anti-Israel statement:

US cancels meetings with Lebanese Military chief

Washington calls off all engagements with General Rodolphe Haykal after LAF refers to Israel as an 'enemy', prompting congressional outrage and aid reassessment.

Push to disarm Hezbollah

US sends $230M to Lebanese forces

Trump administration approves $230M for Lebanon’s security forces as Hezbollah faces mounting pressure to disarm.

Report:

US pushes Lebanon toward Israel-aligned bloc

Lebanese report reveals American demands linking aid to political shifts, Hezbollah disarmament, and regional normalization.

Biden administration redirects military aid from Egypt to Lebanon

Biden administration redirecting $95 million in military aid originally designated for Egypt to Lebanon, explaining that Lebanon faces ongoing threats from Hezbollah and other non-state actors while managing ceasefire with Israel.

Nasrallah:

'US interference is the root of all the Middle East's problems'

Hezbollah leader urges Lebanese to "pour out their anger" on tyrannical America" instead of airing grievances at local ministers.

Lebanese President demands proof of former FM's corruption

Lebanon's President, Michel Aoun, responds to US announcement of sanctions against his son-in-law and ex-cabinet minister Gebran Bassil.

US quietly releases aid to Lebanon

The Trump administration has released more than $100 million in military assistance to Lebanon after delaying the aid for several months.

US rejects Israeli criticism of aid to Lebanon

Trump administration reportedly thinks giving aid to the Lebanese army is “a good investment" despite concerns it could reach Hezbollah.

US withholding aid for Lebanon

Officials say Trump administration withholding $105 million in security aid for Lebanon amid protests in the country.

US: No More Weapons to Lebanon

The United States has shut down the flow of weapons to Lebanon due to concerns that Hizbullah may seize the arms.

US-Lebanese Citizen Extradited for Hizbullah Support

A US-Lebanese national has been charged with supporting the Lebanon-based Hizbullah terrorist group, and extradited from Paraguay.

US Arms Reach Hizbullah, American Military Attache Admits

'Small amounts' of US weapons reach Lebanese terror group, admits Col. Richard Burgess, outgoing US military attache in Israel.

Lame-Duck Congressman Removes Hold on Military Aid for Lebanon

A senior US legislator, who will lose a committee position in the new GOP-controlled Congress, does a U-turn and backs military aid for Lebanon.

US Military Aid to Lebanon Unlikely after Iranian's Visit

Sources in Congress: Lebanon's warm reception for Ahmadinejad convinced representatives Lowey and Berman to freeze $100 million in military aid.

Hizbullah Calls on Lebanon to Shun US Aid and Turn to Iran

A Lebanese Hizbullah legislator says Lebanon can do without US military aid. Iran, Syria, Russia and China can fill the gap, he advises.

Congress Blocks Military Aid To Lebanon

Congress is blocking aid to Lebanon because of last week’s Lebanese army attack on the IDF, the House Foreign Affairs panel chairman says.

Anger in Lebanon as US Aid Called into Question

Lebanese politicians react with anger as US lawmakers, Israel call to rethink US military aid to Lebanon in wake of border clash.