Trump’s impulsive decision-making clashes with Netanyahu’s systemic destruction goals as domestic politics pressure war timeline amid diverging strategies.
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Lebanon’s parliament extends mandate two years amid war, postponing elections. Pattern continues—elections hostage to crisis.
Lebanon at crossroad: Without swift disarmament, Hezbollah will be victorious. US pressure essential.
Hezbollah is battered but defiant, retaining its weapons and Tehran’s backing; Lebanon’s sovereignty remains elusive.
Iraq’s 2025 elections saw reported 56% turnout, but real participation among adults was just 38.5%—matching previous lows.
Hezbollah and Amal are forging ahead with Lebanon’s May elections, their alliance firm and candidate lists unchanged.
Iraq’s elections are a critical test of Iran’s diminished influence and the rivalry between Sudani and al-Maliki.
Israel’s 2026 elections will be a referendum on October 7, conscription, and the polarizing role of Arab parties in coalition politics.
Sudani’s bloc won most seats, but Shia rivals and U.S.-Iran tensions complicate his path to a second term.
The UN’s Libyan roadmap is undermined by mission dysfunction and political fragmentation, risking renewed conflict rather than credible elections.