Solution in Lebanon pending the awaited third visit of “Le Drian”.
The coming days are expected to represent a “breath-holding” phase due to political and financial developments and the anticipated negative scenarios, in light of the continued deadlock on all fronts. Each party’s adherence to its stances and demands indicates the likelihood of the collapse of the entire structure, leading to the disintegration of the state, which now exhibits all the features and flaws of a failed state. This is a consequence of the corrupt system that controls Lebanon and the fate of its people.
Political sources, hold via “Sawt Beirut International), those with greater authority responsible for the state’s collapse and its descent into failure. Therefore, the current responsibility falls on “Hezbollah” as they are considered the actual authority at the top of the country’s hierarchy, according to the sources. Additionally, the sources attribute responsibility to the ruling elite and the so-called “bankers’ party” who hold the fate of the Lebanese economy in their hands and sometimes wield power beyond their political ties. The sources do not exempt a significant portion of the population from responsibility, especially those who fail to fulfill their duties towards the state and remain silent about corrupt politicians.
The sources commented on the second visit of the French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian to Beirut, expressing doubts about reaching any results or solutions, especially as he reportedly did not bring any new breakthrough to the current presidential deadlock. His mission was limited to presenting the outcomes of the recent five-party meeting held in Doha and listening to the Lebanese parties if they had any new information regarding the presidential file. This comes in light of the urgency to break the ongoing political and institutional impasse due to the prolonged presidential vacancy.

The sources encouraged dialogue scheduled for September, aiming to reach consensus on priority issues, with a major focus on defining the specifications of the next president. Following that, open sessions will be conducted, followed by consultations regarding the required reforms at the international level, considering their significance in rescuing Lebanon from its multiple crises.
The sources point out that the five countries involved in the dialogue aim to give ample time, until September, to search for a specific formula for a solution and to crystallize ideas that could form common ground for all parties. Therefore, they do not expect any breakthrough in the presidential sphere at the present stage, especially since attention is currently focused on the financial situation and the repercussions of the exit of Lebanon’s central bank governor, Riad Salameh, from his position.

While recalling the numerous initiatives presented by the international community to Lebanon, the sources indicate that all of these initiatives were thwarted and obstructed by the responsible parties internally. Nonetheless, these internal parties still await an external “magic word,” knowing that it may not arrive anytime soon, particularly as Lebanon is no longer a priority for the international community. This is due to Lebanon’s regression on all levels, as well as the internal issues faced by certain countries and the waiting game for certain appointed deals to mature.
The sources point out that the five countries involved in the dialogue aim to give ample time, until September, to search for a specific formula for a solution and to crystallize ideas that could form common ground for all parties. Therefore, they do not expect any breakthrough in the presidential sphere at the present stage, especially since attention is currently focused on the financial situation and the repercussions of the exit of Lebanon’s central bank governor, Riad Salameh, from his position.

While recalling the numerous initiatives presented by the international community to Lebanon, the sources indicate that all of these initiatives were thwarted and obstructed by the responsible parties internally. Nonetheless, these internal parties still await an external “magic word,” knowing that it may not arrive anytime soon, particularly as Lebanon is no longer a priority for the international community. This is due to Lebanon’s regression on all levels, as well as the internal issues faced by certain countries and the waiting game for certain appointed deals to mature.