Lebanese Prime Minister fails to address domestic urgency

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati arrived in Jordan on Monday to attend a conference focused on providing aid to Gaza. 

Accompanying him are Foreign Affairs Minister Abdallah Bou Habib and Environment Minister Nasser Yassin. While the conference aims to address humanitarian needs in Gaza, some argue that Mikati's attention should be on Lebanon's severe economic crisis and internal challenges.

Critics suggest that Mikati’s presence would be more beneficial at a conference dedicated to Lebanon’s reconstruction and tackling its own pressing issues. 

Lebanon is enduring its worst economic crisis since gaining independence, characterized by soaring inflation, a depreciating currency, and widespread poverty.

Lebanon is also grappling with the military activities of Hezbollah, a powerful political and militant group with strong ties to Iran. 

The influence of Hezbollah and Iran is seen by many as a significant factor in Lebanon's instability and deteriorating economic conditions. Addressing these internal threats is crucial for Lebanon's future stability and growth.

For many Lebanese, the immediate concern is survival amidst crippling economic conditions, rather than the plight of Palestinians, which some view as a historical root of Lebanon's civil war in 1975.

The daily struggles for basic necessities such as food, electricity, and healthcare dominate the lives of ordinary Lebanese citizens.