Lebanon’s Hollow Diplomatic Moves Mask Continued Threats to Regional Stability and U.S. Interests

As Lebanon publicly distances itself from diplomatic normalization with Israel, the reality on the ground tells a far more troubling story for American national security and regional stability. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s recent remarks dismiss any immediate prospect of economic or diplomatic relations with Israel, contradicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement of potential civilian-led talks aimed at de-escalation. Why Is Lebanon Still Stalling While Hezbollah Strengthens? The facade of dialogue appears more a strategic maneuver than a genuine shift. Lebanon remains officially at war with Israel—a status dating back to 1948—and the entrenched presence of Hezbollah continues to...