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Saudi Arabia-Lebanon relations

A giant poster of Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, under which reads "Coexistence between Muslims and Christians is a valuable treasure that must be preserved," hangs on a building at the entrance of Beirut's southern suburbs Hadath neighborhood on April 14, 2026. (Joseph EID / AFP)
April 30, 2026, 11:43 pm
Lebanon’s internal splits over talks with Israel trip up Saudi mediation efforts
Riyadh’s envoy visits Beirut to bridge differences on approach to Jerusalem, but can’t overcome tension between pro-diplomacy president and Hezbollah-allied parliament speaker
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, center, heads a cabinet meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, January 18, 2023. (Bilal Hussein/AP)
February 13, 2023, 7:46 pm
Western, regional powers urge Lebanon to elect president or face diplomatic reaction
Ambassadors, representatives of US, France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt meet Prime Minister Najib Mikati, warn ‘all ties’ to be reconsidered if political impasse not resolved
By AFP
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, left, arrives to attend a military parade to mark the 74th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017 (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
November 22, 2017, 12:12 pm
Back in Lebanon, Hariri puts resignation on hold
Lebanese PM says he wants to conduct ‘more consultations’ before making a final decision
By Agencies
French President Emmanuel Macron, center right, and his wife Brigitte, right, greet Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri, second left, his wife Lara, center left, and their son Hussam upon their arrival at the Elysee Palace in Paris, November 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
November 19, 2017, 9:18 am
With Hariri in France, Trump and Macron discuss countering Iran, Hezbollah
White House says leaders discussed stopping Tehran’s ‘destabilizing activities in the region,’ as Hariri promises to return to Beirut
By AP and ToI Staff
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri speaks after meeting with French President at the Elysee Presidential Palace on November 18, 2017 in Paris. (AFP PHOTO / Thomas Samson)
November 18, 2017, 4:34 pm
Hariri, in France, vows to return to Lebanon by Wednesday
Lebanese PM had been in Saudi Arabia since his surprise resignation; Beirut has refused to accept it until he returns
By Katy Lee
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a meeting with Lebanon's Christian Maronite patriarch on November 14, 2017, in Riyadh. (AFP/ Fayez Nureldine)
November 18, 2017, 4:10 pm
Saudi anti-corruption campaign brings hope to businessmen
Many in kingdom welcome crown prince’s move to fight abuse of power, and many outside hope it will encourage investment
By Bassam Mroue
French President Emmanuel Macron, right, shaking hands with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri during a press conference at the Murat Lounge in the Elysee Palace in Paris, September 1, 2017.(AFP/ludovic MARIN)
November 17, 2017, 7:25 pm
Lebanon’s Hariri set to leave Saudi Arabia for France
Hariri, a dual Saudi citizen, has been in Riyadh since resigning in a statement on television there on November 4
By AFP
Former Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri gives his first televised interview on November 12, 2017, eight days after announcing his resignation. (Future TV via AP)
November 13, 2017, 2:04 am
TV interview with Lebanon PM fuels rumors of Saudi coercion
Full of odd moments, Saad Hariri’s first television appearance since shock resignation failed to present message of calm or control
By AP
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri speaks at a press conference alongside French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) at the Elysee Palace in Paris on September 1, 2017. (AFP Photo/Ludovic Marin)
From the WebNovember 11, 2017, 8:47 pm
Lebanese officials say Saudi Arabia holding Hariri by force
Sources give Washington Post details on the strange circumstances under which the premier resigned, claim he is being held under house arrest
Michel Aoun speaks to journalists on October 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
November 11, 2017, 5:48 pm
Lebanon: Saudi Arabia must clarify why Hariri hasn’t returned
One report quotes President Michel Aoun telling foreign officials that outgoing PM ‘kidnapped’ by Riyadh
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir speaks during a meeting with foreign ministers and military officials from the Saudi-led coalition, in Riyadh on October 29, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / FAYEZ NURELDINE)
November 7, 2017, 12:57 am
Blasting Hezbollah, Riyadh accuses Lebanon of declaring war on kingdom
Gulf affairs minister says Beirut must reign in terror group, while Saudi Arabia’s FM blames Iran-proxy for Yemen missile launch
By Alexander Fulbright
Saudi King Salman, right, meets with outgoing Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 6, 2017. (Saudi Press Agency, via AP)
November 6, 2017, 3:22 pm
Saudi monarch hosts Lebanese PM after shock resignation
King Salman, four ministers meet with Saad Hariri to dispel rumors he is being held in Riyadh against his will
By PHILIP ISSA
Iranian demonstrators hold anti-Saudi placards in a rally to protest the execution by Saudi Arabia last week of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, a prominent opposition Saudi Shiite cleric, in Tehran, Iran, January 4, 2016. (AP/Vahid Salemi)
April 1, 2016, 3:20 pm
Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV shuts Lebanon offices, citing security fears
In latest sign of Riyadh tensions with Iran and Hezbollah, network says it has ‘restructured’ due to ‘difficult circumstances’
By AFP
Supporters of Lebanon's Shiite Hezbollah group watch a televised speech by leader Hassan Nasrallah in the southern town of Insar, Lebanon, March 6, 2016. (AFP/Mahmoud Zayyat)
March 21, 2016, 10:12 pm
Hezbollah head warns Israel against war, threatens nuke sites
Nasrallah tells followers conflict not imminent, but vows it will be without ‘red lines,’ says Israel’s fear of high casualties can be ‘exploited’
By ToI Staff
Supporters of Lebanon's Shiite Hezbollah group watch a televised speech by leader Hassan Nasrallah in the southern town of Insar, Lebanon, March 6, 2016. (AFP/Mahmoud Zayyat)
March 6, 2016, 8:51 pm
Nasrallah: Arab states that support Israel ‘will fall’ with it
In speech blasting Sunni regimes for labeling his group ‘terrorist,’ Hezbollah leader defends his role in Syrian civil war
By ToI Staff
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