U.S.-Israeli talks with Lebanon are stalled because Washington and Tel Aviv seek to impose normalization, not implement the ceasefire.
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Lebanon’s disarmament push reverberates in Iraq, deepening the divide between sovereignty advocates and those who see selective enforcement.
Lebanon’s interest lies in disengaging from Gaza and prioritizing its own sovereignty and reconstruction over illusions of strength.
Leaked recordings suggest former Assad officers in Lebanon are discussing plans to destabilize Syria, straining Syrian-Lebanese relations.
Al-Sharaa’s pragmatic leadership contrasts with Assad’s failures, raising questions for Iran and Hezbollah about their own regional ambitions.
Lebanon’s history is scarred by countless unresolved political assassinations, reflecting a state unable to investigate or punish.
U.S. pressure to disarm Hezbollah risks plunging Lebanon into sectarian violence, with Shiite support for the group at over 95%.
Only Iran can disarm Hezbollah; any U.S.-Iran deal must require it, or Israel will escalate militarily.
Since Assad’s fall, Syria has cracked down on weapons smuggling to Hezbollah, but the threat is contained, not eliminated.
Lebanon’s ceasefire with Israel is fraying as Beirut balks at fully disarming Hezbollah, making renewed conflict likely.