Two interesting things are happening at the moment. Firstly, Israel and Lebanon are holding direct talks, for the first time in 43 years, in the US. That in and of itself is quite encouraging.
Secondly, and most interestingly, Lebanese officials have been openly calling for Hezbollah to disarm, disband and just go away. For decades, Hezbollah has been not just a major party in Lebanese politics; it was the best armed and logistically mature factor, being fully supported by Iran. They acted as the bully, ignoring the other factions with impunity, pretty much like a mafia.
While there will be inevitable criticism of the circumstances of these negotiations , it appears (to the Lebanese people we've spoken to recently) that this is a very positive step, only made possible by the degradation of Hezbollah and Iran.
When people talk about dialogue, this is exactly the kind of dialogue that potentially leads to lasting peace and cordial relations. Two parties who *might* actually want to get along. As opposed to parties who want to eradicate each other. |
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The sad fact is Lebanon lacks the strength to evict them, they're like the terrorists on both sides in the troubles..
Thugs using a cause and sectarian hatred to remain relevant..
How to get rid is the main issue.. |
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"The sad fact is Lebanon lacks the strength to evict them, they're like the terrorists on both sides in the troubles..
Thugs using a cause and sectarian hatred to remain relevant..
How to get rid is the main issue.."
Hezbollah is exceptionally upset about the talks.
The secretary general of Hezbollah, Naim Qassem:
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"What kind of humiliation is this that is directed straight at Lebanon? Israel says it clearly, the Israeli ambassador says it explicitly: this is a negotiation aimed at disarming Hezbollah and peace with the Israeli enemy. Netanyahu also repeated these things."
"How are you going into negotiations with a title that is clear from the start? You say you want a ceasefire - but what do they say? What cards do you have? Beyond the fact that we do not agree in the first place to the very existence of these negotiations - this is a negotiation of surrender, submission, and the disarmament of Lebanon's power."
"We call, and the opportunity still exists - to take a historic and brave stance, and cancel this negotiation meeting. See how all the countries will run after you, you will have a great status among the Lebanese people, and you will be able to establish the use of power factors against the Israeli project and force it to implement the agreements. There is an existing agreement from 27.11 - implement this agreement first, and only then discuss other issues. We have time."
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They're finally getting the memo that Lebanon doesn't want them, and that they have finally lost their ability to force Lebanon into submission. |
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"The sad fact is Lebanon lacks the strength to evict them, they're like the terrorists on both sides in the troubles..
Thugs using a cause and sectarian hatred to remain relevant..
How to get rid is the main issue..
Hezbollah is exceptionally upset about the talks.
The secretary general of Hezbollah, Naim Qassem:
"What kind of humiliation is this that is directed straight at Lebanon? Israel says it clearly, the Israeli ambassador says it explicitly: this is a negotiation aimed at disarming Hezbollah and peace with the Israeli enemy. Netanyahu also repeated these things."
"How are you going into negotiations with a title that is clear from the start? You say you want a ceasefire - but what do they say? What cards do you have? Beyond the fact that we do not agree in the first place to the very existence of these negotiations - this is a negotiation of surrender, submission, and the disarmament of Lebanon's power."
"We call, and the opportunity still exists - to take a historic and brave stance, and cancel this negotiation meeting. See how all the countries will run after you, you will have a great status among the Lebanese people, and you will be able to establish the use of power factors against the Israeli project and force it to implement the agreements. There is an existing agreement from 27.11 - implement this agreement first, and only then discuss other issues. We have time."
They're finally getting the memo that Lebanon doesn't want them, and that they have finally lost their ability to force Lebanon into submission."
Its been coming for years.. 
Lebanon need support to hopefully remove the cancer within.. |
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By *otMe66Man 3 weeks ago
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The issue isn’t Israel and another country trying to be cordial through negotiation and compromise. The real problem is the bad actors, namely Iran who oppose Israel and will target any country willing to enter talks.
Saudi and Oct 7 are a good example of that. |
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Sure, that's why Israel has a mow the grass policy. Bomb neighbours every few months to keep them at bay. Only we're now 30 years in of netenyahu and his bombing cycle and Israel and it's people are not safer.
It's time for jaw jaw not war war. I wish the Lebanese and Israelis the best to negotiate a lasting peace deal. However, netenyahu needs reasons not to go to prison |
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