Trump Envoy Pushes Lebanon’s New Leaders to Isolate Hezbollah

A Trump administration envoy to the Middle East urged Lebanon’s new leaders to prevent Hezbollah from joining the government, emphasizing U.S. red lines to isolate the Iran-backed militia. Despite Lebanon’s commitment to this goal, conflicting statements arose after the envoy’s meeting with President Joseph Aoun. With Hezbollah’s continued influence, the formation of a new government faces challenges amidst a fragile cease-fire, Western reluctance to support Hezbollah-influenced leadership, and ongoing tensions with Israel following a recent war.

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