Michel Aoun

Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community

In recent years the Christian community has been split between some who supported Hezbollah and some who oppose Hezbollah.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A memorial service is held at Sayyidet al-Najaat Church for five Christians, including a priest, who were killed in attacks in Rumiyeh, north of Beirut, Lebanon, on March 15, 2026.
Demonstrators carry flags as they take part in a protest against the hunger crisis in Gaza, in Sidon, Lebanon July 25, 2025

Lebanon looks to disarm Palestinian factions before turning to Hezbollah - analysis

In Lebanon, the pro-Iranian factions continue to take a wait and see approach as to whether the government will actually disarm Hezbollah.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A man gestures the victory sign as he holds a Hezbollah flag, in Tyre, Lebanon, November 28, 2024

Hezbollah is 'still stronger than several Lebanese armies,' expert warns - interview

Lebanon expert Dr. Moshe Elad emphasizes that Hezbollah remains a major force in Lebanon, despite the blow it suffered from Israel.

|ByPELED ARBELI
US politician Bernie Sanders at the launch of his book "It's Okay to Be Angry at Capitalism" at the House of World Cultures in Berlin, Oct. 12, 2023.

Bernie Sanders receives a vote for president of Lebanon as army chief wins

Sanders won another term in the Senate last November but, for multiple reasons, is ineligible to lead Lebanon.

|ByBEN SALES/JTA

Hezbollah, Iran's next move as Lebanon's politics reach an impasse - analysis

Hezbollah knows that it must tread carefully, as it also benefits from the vacuum of power at the heart of Beirut.  

JANUARY 25, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A Hezbollah flag and a poster depicting Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah are pictured along a street, near Sidon, Lebanon July 7, 2020

President Aoun leaves office, dissolves Lebanese government

Aoun approved the resignation of Najib Mikati's government, which however remains in office in a caretaker capacity.

OCTOBER 30, 2022ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lebanese President Michel Aoun talks on the eve of the country's 75th independence day at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon November 21, 2018.

Lebanon-Israel maritime boundary deal signed at Nakoura UNIFIL HQ

Despite earlier reports, the Israeli and Lebanese delegations signed the deal together in the same room.

OCTOBER 27, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV
Israeli Energy Ministry Director General Lior Schillat stands for a photograph with the Israeli negotiation team, after the US-brokered a deal setting a maritime border between Israel and Lebanon, in Rosh Hanikra, northern Israel October 27, 2022.

Lebanese MPs to convene to elect new president, no consensus on candidate

Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri will call for a session to elect a new president on September 29, despite no political consensus on a candidate, state media reported

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022ByREUTERS
Demonstrators carry Lebanese flags and a banner depicting Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, as they head towards the central bank building during an anti-government protest in the southern city of Tyre, Lebanon October 23, 2019

Lebanese central bank head suspected of embezzlement nowhere to be found

Security forces were unable to find Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh after a subpoena was issued against him.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
Demonstrators carry Lebanese flags and a banner depicting Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, as they head towards the central bank building during an anti-government protest in the southern city of Tyre, Lebanon October 23, 2019

Israel, Lebanon say they're ready to resume maritime border talks

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said that Lebanon is ready to resume the negotiations, according to Reuters. He made similar remarks in October.

JANUARY 27, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV
A UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicle drives in Adaisseh village, near the Lebanese-Israeli border, southern Lebanon, August 6, 2021.

Lebanon 'failed state' under Hezbollah leadership, says party's ally

Hezbollah ally Gebran Bassil attacked Hezbollah for preventing Lebanon's cabinet from meeting.

JANUARY 3, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
A Hezbollah flag and a poster depicting Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah are pictured along a street, near Sidon, Lebanon July 7, 2020

Lebanon's Aoun expresses outrage as Hezbollah continues to block cabinet

"Unjustified, deliberate and systematic blockage which dismantles the state and drives it to its demise" must be ended, the president said.

DECEMBER 28, 2021ByTZVI JOFFRE
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun is seen in this handout picture released by Dalati Nohra on September 24, 2021, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly via a recorded video message, in Baabda, Lebanon.

Lebanese president calls for cabinet meeting despite Hezbollah tensions

Lebanon's cabinet has not met for two months due to demands by Hezbollah concerning the Beirut port blast case.

DECEMBER 15, 2021ByTZVI JOFFRE
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun is seen in this handout picture released by Dalati Nohra on September 24, 2021, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly via a recorded video message, in Baabda, Lebanon.

Hezbollah’s use of recent attack on protests is calculated risk - analysis

Hezbollah members arrived quickly with arms to begin shooting at random buildings during the protest in Beirut.

OCTOBER 21, 2021BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah gives a televised speech, in this screengrab taken from Al-Manar TV footage, Lebanon October 18, 2021.