Amal Movement
Coverage of Amal Movement in the Nexus archive.
- Syrian foreign minister's visit opens cautious channel to Hezbollah amid US pressure
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's visit to Lebanon included a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key ally of Hezbollah. The visit occurred amid US pressure on Syria to confront Hezbollah and reassured Beirut that Syria's new administration would not intervene militarily.
- Officials of Hezbollah ally Amal Movement meet Iran's Ghalibaf
Officials from Lebanon’s Hezbollah-allied Amal Movement met with Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran. The discussion focused on mutual interests and solidarity between Iran and Lebanon. Amal’s leader, Nabih Berri, criticized a proposed trilateral framework agreement between Lebanon, Israel, and the United States for failing to protect Lebanon’s rights.
- Lebanon Parliament speaker says framework agreement 'will not pass'
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri states the trilateral framework agreement between Lebanon, Israel, and the United States will not pass, claiming it fails to protect Lebanon’s rights. Hezbollah dismissed the deal, warning it could lead to civil war.
- What is the Amal Movement, Lebanon’s other Shia party?
The article examines the Amal Movement, Lebanon's major Shia party, and its potential role as Hezbollah's future remains uncertain. It highlights Amal as an alternative Shia political force in Lebanon.
- US sanctions just targeted Hezbollah’s real shield — the Lebanese state itself
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned nine individuals linked to Hezbollah's security structure, including parliamentarians, Amal Movement figures, and Lebanese Army Intelligence officers, indicating that state affiliation no longer shields those supporting the militia's operations.
- The Doublespeak of Lebanon’s Other Shiite Leader
The article examines the political dynamics between Hezbollah and the Amal Movement in Lebanon, suggesting that Hezbollah's future will be shaped by Amal's strategic decisions regarding its own political positioning. The piece highlights the complex interplay and contradictory messaging from Lebanon's Shiite political leadership.