The US envoy Morgan Ortagus was responsible for pushing Lebanon to include civilian representatives in the committee negotiating with Israel. AFP

CommentBeirut is in no state to normalise Lebanon-Israel relations

Domestic and geopolitical conditions do not favour such an endgame

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Travel ban imposed on former Lebanese minister facing corruption charges

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US Syria envoy Barrack meets Israel's Netanyahu in Jerusalem

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Fadel Chaker: Lebanese judiciary sets court date for singer-turned-militant

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Israeli army kills three in Lebanon as Hezbollah threatens 'crushing response'

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US senators decry lack of accountability over Israeli attack on journalists

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Iranian Foreign Minister 'gladly accepts' invitation to Beirut

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on a US bill linking American military aid to Hezbollah weapons

Our cartoonist's take on a US bill linking American military aid to Hezbollah weapons

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Bashar Al Assad's cousin admits 'not being an angel' during Syria's civil war

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Lebanon fails in bid to extradite Beirut blast suspect from Bulgaria

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US bill links Lebanese army aid to Hezbollah disarmament

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Lebanese army chief's visit to US back on the table

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Hezbollah threatens 'response' if talks with Israel shift from security

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Lebanon announces date for next round of talks with Israel

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Lebanese soldiers near the border with Israel. The US is one of the army's most important backers. Reuters

Lebanese army chief's visit to US back on the table

Unifil commander says there is 'no evidence' of Hezbollah rebuilding its presence near border with Israel

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Hezbollah threatens 'response' if talks with Israel shift from security

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Lebanon announces date for next round of talks with Israel

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Israel strikes Lebanon a day after envoys begin ceasefire talks

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