Preparations for the next round of negotiations are well underway, whether for the talks on security issues scheduled for May 29 or the political discussions set for June 2 and 3 in Washington. Lebanon hopes to secure tangible results, particularly regarding compliance with the truce, which has been extended through the end of June, and potentially a plan for the gradual Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories. But officials also know they must factor in Hezbollah's position, which remains a key variable in any future decision.According to one official, the current equation leaves Hezbollah facing a stark choice: relinquish its military wing and continue as a political movement, or risk disappearing altogether. According to the official, a regional and international decision has already been made to bring an end to Hezbollah’s...
Preparations for the next round of negotiations are well underway, whether for the talks on security issues scheduled for May 29 or the political discussions set for June 2 and 3 in Washington. Lebanon hopes to secure tangible results, particularly regarding compliance with the truce, which has been extended through the end of June, and potentially a plan for the gradual Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories. But officials also know they must factor in Hezbollah's position, which remains a key variable in any future decision.According to one official, the current equation leaves Hezbollah facing a stark choice: relinquish its military wing and continue as a political movement, or risk disappearing altogether. According to the official, a regional and international decision has already been made to bring an end to...
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