Lebanese soldiers stand on military vehicles in Alma al-Shaab, near the border with Israel, during a press tour organized by the Lebanese Army in southern Lebanon, Nov. 28, 2025. (Credit: Anwar Amro/AFP)
Calls for peace are echoing across Lebanon during Pope Leo XIV’s visit. All the more so as the trip reflects support for Lebanon’s stability — a goal pursued by Lebanese officials.This is particularly true of President Joseph Aoun, who has repeatedly called for negotiations with Israel to establish lasting stability.Nevertheless, his appeals have gone unanswered. More regional analyses from Mounir Israel unifies Lebanese and Syrian fronts and sets the pace At the same time, as if inspired by the pope’s visit to the region, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially requested a pardon and an end to his corruption trial.He justified his move by claiming that “the Middle East will witness extraordinary events in the coming months. We are already witnessing part of them these days.“The understandings currently being discussed...
Calls for peace are echoing across Lebanon during Pope Leo XIV’s visit. All the more so as the trip reflects support for Lebanon’s stability — a goal pursued by Lebanese officials.This is particularly true of President Joseph Aoun, who has repeatedly called for negotiations with Israel to establish lasting stability.Nevertheless, his appeals have gone unanswered. More regional analyses from Mounir Israel unifies Lebanese and Syrian fronts and sets the pace At the same time, as if inspired by the pope’s visit to the region, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially requested a pardon and an end to his corruption trial.He justified his move by claiming that “the Middle East will witness extraordinary events in the coming months. We are already witnessing part of them these days.“The understandings currently...
