🇱🇧 | 🇮🇷 The Lebanese Cabinet is preparing for a two-week summer recess following two sessions on Wednesday aimed at approving service-related agenda items. A significant upcoming session is scheduled for the end of August to discuss the military-led "exclusive weaponry" plan, which would be implemented by year-end. Reports indicate that the current hiatus is at the request of key officials who seek a break.
On the political front, the discussions around "exclusive weaponry" are sensitive, with strong support from many factions, while the Shiite bloc remains cautious, citing security guarantees concerning Israel’s withdrawal from Southern Lebanon as a primary concern. The Cabinet will reconvene once the military presents its plan, allowing for potential discussions with the President, Speaker, and Prime Minister to find a compromise solution.
Moreover, the relationship between Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Nomin Salameh is expected to rekindle after rumors of a breakdown in talks. Both leaders, alongside President Joseph Aoun, are pressing the U.S. for guarantees regarding Israeli compliance with agreements related to withdrawals.
Additionally, the Iranian influence remains a contentious issue, with leaders denouncing any moves that might allow Tehran to meddle in Lebanon’s internal affairs. The recent behavior of Hezbollah, including public displays of strength, has raised questions about its objectives amid Tehran’s provocative rhetoric directed toward the Lebanese government.
Looking ahead, the upcoming meetings with U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein might offer opportunities for reassessing the interactive political landscape, particularly relating to the issue of disarmament and regional stability.
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