PM Barzani welcomes formation of Lebanese government, says Erbil ‘ready’ to help

“I wish PM Salam and his cabinet success in bringing security, stability and prosperity for the people of Lebanon,” PM Barzani said.

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Iraqi, Kurdish leaders welcome election of Lebanon’s president

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani joined global leaders on Thursday in welcoming the election of Joseph Aoun as the president of Lebanon, after a two-year vacancy of the position.

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Lebanon elects army chief Joseph Aoun president

Considered a man of "personal integrity," Aoun finally replaced Michel Aoun, whose term as president ended in October 2022.

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Iraq operates flights to return Lebanese, yet to discuss return of Syrians with Damascus

Iraq has begun operating flights to return Lebanese “guests” who had sought refuge in the country during the conflict with Israel. Baghdad has yet to discuss the matter of the return of Syrian refugees with the new administration in Damascus

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Iraq to resume flights to Lebanon on Monday

There will be seven weekly scheduled flights between the two countries

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Saudi, Turkey, Qatar welcome Israel-Hezbollah truce, as thousands of IDPs return home in parts of Lebanon

Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday joined several other regional and international states in welcoming the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, hours after it took effect

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Iraq welcomes Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, calls for end to Gaza war

Iraq on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah which was brokered by the United States and France, saying the truce will pave the way for an end to "the violence, destruction, and suffering faced by the brotherly Lebanese people."

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Hamas says ‘ready’ for ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Israel-Hezbollah truce

"We have informed mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey that Hamas is ready for a ceasefire agreement and a serious deal to exchange prisoners."

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Israel expected to decide on ceasefire with Hezbollah as US confirms progress

Israel’s security cabinet is set to vote Tuesday on a US-brokered ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah, amid escalating violence in Lebanon and Syria.

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