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CNN Newsroom · July 21, 2026

The Lebanon–Israel Peace Process

Hagar discusses the framework agreement, Hezbollah’s weakening position and the prospects for a comprehensive peace deal.

CNN Newsroom · June 14, 2026

Why Lebanon Must Not Become Iran’s Bargaining Chip

A discussion of Lebanese sovereignty, Hezbollah’s disarmament and preserving the peace process with Israel.

HBO Real Time · June 12, 2026

Lebanon, Israel and the Hezbollah Challenge

Hagar discusses the conditions needed for Israeli withdrawal, Lebanese state control and a lasting peace.

MSNOW Way Too Early · June 10, 2026

Protecting the Peace Talks from Iranian Interference

Hagar explains how Iran uses Lebanon as leverage and why a durable agreement would weaken Hezbollah.

MSNOW Ana Cabrera Reports · June 2, 2026

Lebanon–Israel Negotiations and Hezbollah

How fighting around Beirut and Iran’s proxy strategy threaten the principles behind the peace talks.

Profiles

Jewish Insider · June 15, 2026

A Lebanese Zionist’s longshot bid to reshape the Middle East

A profile of Hagar, LIPA’s launch and its advocacy for Lebanon-Israel peace.

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This Is Beirut · June 6, 2026

Washington Dinner Brings Together Lebanese and Israeli Figures Amid Emerging Peace Efforts

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Interviews

The Washington Post · June 29, 2026

Trump’s ‘small piece of the puzzle’ in the Iran war is the whole game

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MS NOW · June 26, 2026

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after marathon talks

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This Is Beirut · June 26, 2026

Challenges and hopes for the Lebanese state

An interview with Hagar about Lebanon’s security and negotiations with Israel.

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More Conversations

Hudson Institute · September 15, 2026

Contested Lebanon: Israel, Iran, and US Strategy in a Fractured State

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American Jewish Committee

Between Escalation and Engagement: U.S. Perspectives on Iran and Lebanon

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Shifting Dynamics in Lebanon

Hezbollah versus Lebanon

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