The outgoing Prime Minister, Nagib Mikati, and French President Emmanuel Macron, shortly before the conference in support of Lebanon in Paris, on Oct. 24, 2024. (Credit: Alain Jacob/AFP)
A $1 billion aid package emerged from the conference held Thursday in Paris, spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron to support “the people and sovereignty of Lebanon.”The initiative is part of France’s ongoing efforts to assist a country grappling with the Israeli military offensive for the past month. The event saw the participation of Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, alongside representatives from the United Nations, the European Union, and other global powers, including the United States and Saudi Arabia.Meanwhile, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and other Arab capitals only sent lower-ranking diplomats, suggesting tempered expectations for the conference’s outcome.Nonetheless, the gathering produced more than just a financial commitment; it laid out a kind of roadmap to end the conflict. Key elements include an...
A $1 billion aid package emerged from the conference held Thursday in Paris, spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron to support “the people and sovereignty of Lebanon.”The initiative is part of France’s ongoing efforts to assist a country grappling with the Israeli military offensive for the past month. The event saw the participation of Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, alongside representatives from the United Nations, the European Union, and other global powers, including the United States and Saudi Arabia.Meanwhile, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and other Arab capitals only sent lower-ranking diplomats, suggesting tempered expectations for the conference’s outcome.Nonetheless, the gathering produced more than just a financial commitment; it laid out a kind of roadmap to end the conflict. Key elements...