Recommendable, despite the odd and rather misleading title!
Though, the article construes a false equivalence between Iran and Israel meddling in Lebanon.
Will the citizens of Lebanon finally reclaim their country of merchants and traders!
"Lebanon was once regarded as the "Switzerland of the Middle East." [and Beirut, the Paris of the ME] The country has long been admired for its vibrant culture, rich history, and geographical beauty. Yet, in recent decades, the country has faced growing political, social, and economic instability, much of it fueled by internal divisions and external pressures. ...
Lebanese thinkers and activists, has long upheld the idea that Lebanon's prosperity lies in unity, democracy, and the return to its identity as a neutral state, free from foreign interference and internal strife. ...
Lebanese thinkers and activists, has long upheld the idea that Lebanon's prosperity lies in unity, democracy, and the return to its identity as a neutral state, free from foreign interference and internal strife. ...
Ronnie Chatah, whose father was killed in a car bombing attributed to Hezbollah, wrote an article in the wake of the leader of the terror group’s elimination titled, "Hassan Nasrallah: The Killing of a Killer" in New Lines Magazine. Chatah reflects on Lebanon's tumultuous history under Hezbollah’s dominance and the impact of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Chatah criticizes Nasrallah for subordinating Lebanon to external powers, especially Iran, and reflects on the violence that has shaped Lebanon ...
Iran is not the only country that has sought to manipulate Lebanon for its own ends. In the 1980s and 90s, the South Lebanese Army (SLA), backed by Israel, also operated as a foreign proxy force, working with Israel to control parts of southern Lebanon. The SLA, supported militarily and financially by Israel, collaborated in fighting not only Lebanese forces but also Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon. During this time, many Lebanese civilians and Palestinians suffered under the violence of the SLA, adding to the country's deepening divisions and furthering foreign interference in Lebanon’s affairs. ...
Iran is not the only country that has sought to manipulate Lebanon for its own ends. In the 1980s and 90s, the South Lebanese Army (SLA), backed by Israel, also operated as a foreign proxy force, working with Israel to control parts of southern Lebanon. The SLA, supported militarily and financially by Israel, collaborated in fighting not only Lebanese forces but also Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon. During this time, many Lebanese civilians and Palestinians suffered under the violence of the SLA, adding to the country's deepening divisions and furthering foreign interference in Lebanon’s affairs. ...
The only viable solution for Lebanon requires a national commitment to rejecting sectarianism and foreign agendas. Lebanon's future must be built on unity, economic development, and peaceful coexistence within the region. ..."
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