Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (left) and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, on March 3, 2025, in Riyadh. (Credit: X/Saudi Press Agency0
Lebanon is making concerted efforts to prevent an Israeli military escalation, as renewed threats are made to intensify military operations against Hezbollah.Israel’s strikes on Friday, which targeted areas north of the Litani River, are intended to ramp up pressure on the state to pursue implementation of the weapons monopoly plan.In tandem with Lebanese efforts, intense diplomatic activity is underway both internally and regionally to develop a vision aimed at ending the state of war and establishing a comprehensive political settlement.It is through this lens that the latest statements from President Joseph Aoun should be viewed, as he noted that “the current climate is positive on all levels and the specter of war has receded.”In this respect, Lebanon awaits the next round of negotiations with Israel, which will focus on the Lebanese...
Lebanon is making concerted efforts to prevent an Israeli military escalation, as renewed threats are made to intensify military operations against Hezbollah.Israel’s strikes on Friday, which targeted areas north of the Litani River, are intended to ramp up pressure on the state to pursue implementation of the weapons monopoly plan.In tandem with Lebanese efforts, intense diplomatic activity is underway both internally and regionally to develop a vision aimed at ending the state of war and establishing a comprehensive political settlement.It is through this lens that the latest statements from President Joseph Aoun should be viewed, as he noted that “the current climate is positive on all levels and the specter of war has receded.”In this respect, Lebanon awaits the next round of negotiations with Israel, which will focus on the...
