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LBCI
5 days ago
- General
- LBCI
Lebanon's FM: Hezbollah must disarm, Lebanese reject outdated power-sharing formula
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji reiterated that "the Lebanese state does not negotiate over its sovereignty," describing Hezbollah as "an armed group operating outside the law" and lacking legitimacy. In an interview with the "Alquds Alarabi" newspaper, Rajji urged the group to 'hand over your weapons and form a normal political party with your allies, based on whatever ideology you choose.' Responding to recent remarks by Hezbollah's Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, Rajji said: 'He can say whatever he wants," but the Lebanese people no longer support the so-called "army, people, and resistance" formula. That era is "over.' Rajji claimed the criticism he's faced stems from resistance by some factions to the idea of placing all weapons under the state's sole authority. He also noted a thaw in relations with Arab and Gulf states, saying 'the ice has been broken' and expressing hope that ties are now 'in their best state.' Rajji welcomed comments by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirming Lebanon's sovereignty and calling for refugee camps to be placed under Lebanese security control. Regarding U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus, Rajji said there is no fixed date for her visit to Lebanon yet, though it is likely to take place within two weeks. He denied any American frustration with Lebanon's pace of decision-making and pledged to complete diplomatic appointments within weeks, adding that there are no remaining obstacles.
Nahar Net
6 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Rajji slams Hezbollah as 'outlaw' group and its tripartite equation as outdated
by Naharnet Newsdesk 28 May 2025, 14:17 Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji has said that Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem 'can say what he wants' about the so-called 'army-people-resistance' equation but added that 'the Lebanese people no longer want this outdated equation.' 'He certainly does not want to give up his weapons, but eventually he must find a solution,' Rajji said in an interview with the al-Quds al-Arabi newspaper. 'This is an outlaw armed group and it is not legitimate. We ask it to seek a solution, hand over its weapons and form a normal political party that has the creed it wants. I support total creed freedom and let its fighters return to their normal life and each member to his job,' the minister added.
LBCI
23-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
FM Rajji meets US Ambassador to discuss South Lebanon escalation and UNIFIL renewal
Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji met with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, ongoing efforts to halt the continued Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon, and the issue of renewing the mandate of the international peacekeeping forces operating in the south.
MTV Lebanon
22-05-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Rajji meets Georgian Parliamentary delegation, urges support for Lebanon's sovereignty
Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji, received Chairman of the Georgian Parliament's Foreign Relations Committee Nikoloz Samkharadze in Beirut, accompanied by a parliamentary delegation. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties and regional developments. Samkharadze described the visit as historic, being the first of its kind by a Georgian parliamentary delegation to Lebanon. He thanked Lebanon for its support of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and extended an invitation to Minister Rajji to visit Georgia. In turn, Minister Rajji emphasized the need for international pressure on Israel to withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory, respect Lebanon's sovereignty, and release Lebanese detainees. He also highlighted the importance of expanding economic, trade, tourism, investment, and student exchange ties between the two countries.
LBCI
21-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas lands in Beirut (Video)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas landed in Lebanon on Wednesday afternoon. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssej Rajji received him in Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport ahead of a series of meetings. وصول الرئيس الفلسطيني محمود عباس الى مطار بيروت #LBCI #LBCILebanon #LBCILebanonNews #BreakingNews #Lebanon #لبنان — LBCI Lebanon News (@LBCI_NEWS) May 21, 2025
