Oman’s quiet diplomacy can help avert a potential Israeli-Lebanese war, as President Aoun seeks Muscat’s mediation amid rising regional tensions.
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Lebanon - Israel - United States - Donald Trump - HezbollahLebanon moves to the forefront of U.S. Middle East policy
Lebanon has become central to U.S. Middle East policy as the second round of Lebanon-Israel talks, held at the White House, yielded a 3-week extension of the ceasefire.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon - Israel negotiations - Ceasefire talks - Constitution - political tensionsNegotiation and its violation of the constitution
Lebanon’s constitutional framework argues that the President retains the legal authority to negotiate with Israel, countering claims of violation while framing talks as a sovereign step toward ceasefire and stability.
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Lebanon - Hezbollah - Regional conflicts - Lebanon sovereignty crisis - Middle East tensions“Saraya al-Thabat”: a new front for an existing axis
“Saraya al-Thabat” signals a new escalation phase, exposing Lebanon’s deep sovereignty crisis as armed factions expand operations, turning the country into a fragmented battleground shaped by external agendas and conflicts.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon - Meerab National Convention - Political crisis - Lebanese Forces - AccountabilityReclaiming the State and its compromised sovereignty
The Meerab III National Convention presents a decisive sovereignty-focused agenda, calling for accountability, state restoration, legal measures, and institutional authority.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon - Syria - Hezbollah - Israeli incursion - Mount HermonMount Hermon and the emerging Israel-Lebanon front
An Israeli incursion via Mount Hermon into Lebanon introduces a new confrontation axis, enhancing surveillance and pressure on Hezbollah while raising risks of escalation.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon - Hezbollah - Militia dominance - Iraq - Iran influenceLebanon and Iraq: Parallel struggles over disarmament
Lebanon and Iraq face parallel struggles to assert state monopoly over arms, as entrenched militias, political integration, and regional influences complicate disarmament efforts, exposing the fragility of state sovereignty and the potential risks of escalation.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon - Iran - Hezbollah - Quds Force - Southern frontAssassinations expose Iran’s military operations room in Lebanon
Lebanon’s southern front has become a regional operations hub, with Iranian officers and Hezbollah jointly managing military actions, raising strategic and sovereignty concerns.
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Lebanon - Hezbollah - NDAA - Lebanese Armed Forces - U.S. military aidWashington to Beirut: Reforms first
U.S. defense bill ties military aid to the Lebanese Army to stricter conditions aimed at curbing Hezbollah’s influence, signaling Washington’s push for stronger Lebanese state control.
By The Beiruter