Lebanon declares readiness for peace
President Joseph Aoun made a bold statement from Egypt, saying Lebanon is ready to face the peace challenge in the region. Whether it was aimed at the local audience or the international community, the message landed clearly.
U.S. envoy responds to Aoun’s speech
MTV reported that American envoy Morgan Ortagus contacted Aoun after his remarks, describing his position as important, positive, and aligned with regional and global shifts. Ortagus is currently in the Gulf and is expected to visit Beirut in the coming weeks not days, as previously rumored. . She is expected to bring a regional roadmap with her, involving weapons, peace, and the Abraham Accords. Lebanon, according to her plan, either joins this map or is left out of the entire regional picture.
Disagreement over priorities with Israel
Lebanon’s unified official stance is that Israel must first withdraw from five occupied points before discussing Hezbollah’s arms. But Israel insists it will not withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed and the Lebanese state fully controls its territory. This leaves both sides stuck.
Regional support may hold the key
According to MTV, Aoun asked Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who has strong ties with Israel for help. However, some sources believe the solution lies elsewhere: Aoun could seek support from Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, all of which he has visited and which are now part of the broader regional deal. Even Syria has joined this “peace train.” Lebanon must act fast or risk being left behind.
