Lebanon Fears Hezbollah Could Drag Nation Into New War With Israel
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Lebanon fears Hezbollah may drag the country into another war with Israel amid rising Iran-U.S.-Israel tensions. A Lebanese source warned such a move would destabilize the nation and undermine peace efforts. President Joseph Aoun also reportedly fears Hezbollah's assurances may not hold, recalling past instances where the group reversed its stance.
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- Lebanon fears Hezbollah may initiate a new war with Israel amid regional tensions.
- A Lebanese diplomatic source warned Hezbollah's involvement would destabilize the country.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued warnings to Israel and the U.S.
- President Joseph Aoun reportedly shares fears about Hezbollah's reliability.
- Hezbollah is said to be opposing Lebanon's efforts for stability and peace.
Lebanon is experiencing growing apprehension that Hezbollah might involve the country in another conflict with Israel, amid escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States. A Lebanese diplomatic source warned in an interview with the Lebanese newspaper "Nidaa Al-Watan" that any such move by Hezbollah would be a step backward for Lebanon, potentially undermining the government's efforts to achieve stability and lasting peace. The source emphasized that such an action would constitute a rebellion against state decisions and could collapse the presidency and government's stability initiatives.
This concern follows recent statements by Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, who issued warnings to Israel and the U.S. regarding further confrontation. The Lebanese source suggested Khamenei's remarks were also intended to signal Iran's regional proxies to support Tehran if a new war erupts.
According to the source, Hezbollah continues to oppose Lebanon's efforts to secure stability and peace, attempting to thwart them. Meanwhile, the Saudi newspaper "Asharq Al-Awsat" reported that fears of a third war with Israel are intensifying in Lebanon, despite Hezbollah's assurances that it would not join a potential conflict between Iran and the U.S./Israel.
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun also reportedly shares these fears, as similar assurances from Hezbollah prior to the second Israel-Iran conflict in March proved unreliable when the group later reversed its stance. The report suggests that Hezbollah's promises may not hold if a new conflict arises.
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