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Hezbollah-Backed Professor to Form New Government in Lebanon

SARAH EL DEEB and ZEINA KARAM / The Associated Press Dec 19, 2019 Hassan Diab, who failed to get the support of Lebanon's major Sunni leaders, is denounced by demonstrators as part of the old ruling class. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pompeo Is at Odds With Lebanese Officials Over Hezbollah

ZEINA KARAM and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Mar 22, 2019 The Secretary of State highlights U.S. concerns about the Iran-backed militant group's "destabilizing activities" in Lebanon. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri Arrives in France

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 18, 2017 Saudi Arabia denies Lebanese President Michel Aoun's charge that it held Hariri as a hostage. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Lebanon’s President: Holding Prime Minister Hariri Is Act of Saudi Aggression

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 16, 2017 Lebanese President Michel Aoun says he thinks Prime Minister Saad Hariri is being detained in Saudi Arabia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hezbollah’s Candidate Becomes Lebanese President After Sunni Compromise

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 2, 2016 Lebanon finally has a president, Michel Aoun. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )