Lebanese Foreign Minister Excluded from Israel-Lebanon Talks Over Hezbollah Stance
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By רועי קייס, רועי קייס
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
Lebanese Foreign Minister Joseph Aoun Regie has been excluded from Lebanon-Israel peace talks due to his opposition to Hezbollah. President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Najib Mikati sidelined him to avoid provoking Hezbollah and the Amal movement. This move indicates Lebanon's leadership is hesitant to fully confront Hezbollah despite advancing negotiations with Israel.
- 01Lebanese Foreign Minister Joseph Aoun Regie excluded from Lebanon-Israel talks over anti-Hezbollah stance.
- 02President Michel Aoun and PM Najib Mikati sideline Regie to avoid angering Hezbollah and Amal.
- 03Regie is a key nationalist opponent of Hezbollah within the Lebanese government.
- 04Regie was also excluded from President Aoun's U.S. visit and Trump meeting.
- 05Lebanese Forces party complained about Regie's exclusion from negotiations.
- 06Lebanese army found Hezbollah weapons cache despite official denials.
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