“Lebanon Debit”
The political arena in Lebanon is witnessing a noticeable increase in the level of anxiety, against the backdrop of indicators that suggest the country could slide into an arena of open regional competition, in light of the complexities of the political and security scenes in the region.
These concerns revolve around the possibility of an influence struggle crystallizing between Saudi Arabia and Israel, with circulating talk about a role played by the UAE in approaching some files in a manner consistent with the Israeli approach.
In this context, the data indicate that Saudi Arabia is taking a tough stance in the negotiations file, as it rejects any meeting between President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a step that is considered one of the first manifestations of this conflict, amid warnings of direct repercussions on the Lebanese interior.