A defined state, free, Maronite, independent, and neutral, dedicated to promoting peace and forging alliances with Israel and Mediterranean islands, this is the goal of Mount Lebanon.
Many Lebanese want to overthrow the current leaders and get rid of Hezbollah © Mena Today
A defined state, free, Maronite, independent, and neutral, dedicated to promoting peace and forging alliances with Israel and Mediterranean islands, this is the goal of Mount Lebanon.
The State of Mount Lebanon was officially established on March 2, 2024.
In a context of political and economic crisis, the Lebanese people want to believe in a better future.
The Levant country is under the control of Iran and Hezbollah. The major political families are unwilling to reform the country, as demanded by the IMF, for fear of losing their privileges.
Prime Minister Najib Mikati is under Tehran's control. In short, the future looks bleak.
Many Lebanese want to overthrow the current leaders and get rid of Hezbollah.
Christians, Sunnis, Druze, and some of the Shiite community see no harm in having good relations with Israel.
Beirut and Jerusalem have already recognized their maritime border, a step towards broader agreements while Lebanon regains its sovereignty.
Mount Lebanon's initiative is not without interest.
By Christian Khoury
Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring complications facing an interim deal to end the broader conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has flatly dismissed Donald Trump's suggestion of a meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, describing the idea as unrealistic in an interview aired Thursday on Lebanese channel Al-Mayadeen.
The United Nations on Friday said it is doubling the amount of money it says it needs to help Lebanon meet surging humanitarian needs, as the war enters its fourth month.
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