In Lebanon, President Aoun (and former army commander) declared that the Hezbollah is “cooperative on the weapons issue” (https://tinyurl.com/mrxr9j4j) while Prime Minister Salam stated that “a page has been turned on Hezbollah’s weapons” (https://tinyurl.com/5453bkx7). The above comments sound promising up until we learn that the Head of the Hezbollah, Mr. Naim Qassem, recognizes the new phase, but “not without weapons” (https://tinyurl.com/5a3avh4c). For him, “this phase does not mean a change of principles, only an evolution of methods” (https://tinyurl.com/5a3avh4c).
If you find the above confusing, it is because this is Lebanon. Nothing is simple in this tiny yet highly complex country, with its conflicted past, current, and likely imminent history. Imagine how touchy the militia weapons’ issue must be in the context of the recent/current war with Israel, which weakened the Hezbollah, along with heavy destruction.
Bearing the above in mind, among the three Lebanese men mentioned in this post, where does the truth lie? The question that begs itself is the following: what is next for tiny Lebanon, which is sick and tired of endlessly absurd wars?
It’s always possible that they’re *all* lying…
True/How interesting– Bambi thanks you Louis.
Bambi’s position as Ambassador from Kebekistan has her well positioned for international politics.
Thank you Fred :)– Bambi is honoured to be the Ambassador of the “Belle Province”.