The leader of the Lebanese Forces, Samir Geagea, and former Prime Minister Fouad Siniora in Meerab, on April 7, 2023. Photo taken from Mr. Geagea's X account.
What is going on between the Lebanese Forces (LF) and some of their traditional Sunni allies? In recent days, key leaders from the Sunni community have come under sharp criticism from LF officials, against the backdrop of several issues — notably the future of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.In response to LF leader Samir Geagea’s recent positions, deemed “maximalist” on this matter, criticism from hardliners within the Sunni community — including former Prime Minister Fouad Siniora — appears to reflect broader Arab caution (not to say opposition), particularly from Saudi Arabia, toward any hasty normalization with Israel.However, the tension was quickly contained, under pressure from Saudi Arabia, which has made a notable return to the Lebanese scene amid the ongoing regional war.A few weeks earlier, in an interview with the...
What is going on between the Lebanese Forces (LF) and some of their traditional Sunni allies? In recent days, key leaders from the Sunni community have come under sharp criticism from LF officials, against the backdrop of several issues — notably the future of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.In response to LF leader Samir Geagea’s recent positions, deemed “maximalist” on this matter, criticism from hardliners within the Sunni community — including former Prime Minister Fouad Siniora — appears to reflect broader Arab caution (not to say opposition), particularly from Saudi Arabia, toward any hasty normalization with Israel.However, the tension was quickly contained, under pressure from Saudi Arabia, which has made a notable return to the Lebanese scene amid the ongoing regional war.A few weeks earlier, in an interview...
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