Looks can be deceiving … Some in DC will call this #Lebanon news a “step in the right direction.” That’s misreading what happened. With no sense of urgency (15 months!) and no clear government decision, the Lebanon cabinet essentially punted on disarmament - this despite the

Regrettably, this appears to be a game of smoke and mirrors. 1) Governments don’t “welcome” - they vote to endorse or not endorse. Did the #Lebanon government vote to endorse a plan that will take 15 months to implement? 2) Wasn’t the army asked to devise a plan to control

Without a #Hezbollah Disarmament Deadline, Lebanon Should Face Repercussions Hanin Ghaddar Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

"US sanctions - on the 5 #Shiite ministers and perhaps #NabihBerri - could be a useful pressure tool [to advance #Hezbollah disarmament] if targeted and timed appropriately." Sound policy advice by my Washington Institute colleague Hanin Ghaddar washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

New from Hanin Ghaddar: "Despite Lebanon’s welcome decision to take action against Hezbollah weapons, its vague timeline, premature conditions on Israel, and other factors are all problematic and could delay the process for years." washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

My latest - Despite Lebanon’s welcome decision to take action against Hezbollah weapons, its vague timeline, premature conditions on Israel, and other factors are all problematic. Without a Hezbollah Disarmament Deadline, Lebanon Should Face Repercussions. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

Again, Michael, what’s your alternative? What’s your policy advice? You can disagree with my analysis and policy prescriptions - which you totally misread btw - but all you do is criticize. Meanwhile, I haven’t seen any serious/actionable policy recommendations coming from you,

أية وساطة يا قباري؟ معادش في وسطاء ولا وساطة ولا من يحزنون 😅😅

Last week, the LAF presented the Lebanese government with a plan for disarming Hezbollah. The government welcomed the plan, but its vague timeline and other factors could delay the process, writes Hanin Ghaddar. To prevent delays, the U.S. can: 1/2 washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

Elizabeth Tsurkov has been released, Trump confirms.

تقول حنين غدار: "قرار الحكومة والجيش بالاستيلاء على أسلحة حزب الله خطوة غير مسبوقة ومرحب بها بشدة، لكنه لن يكون ذا معنى حقيقي ما لم يُرفق بجدول زمني واضح وقابل للتنفيذ، خاصة مع انطلاق المناورات السياسية استعداداً للانتخابات المقبلة." للمزيد: washingtoninstitute.org/ar/policy-anal… Hanin Ghaddar

On September 5, the LAF presented the Lebanese government with a plan for disarming Hezbollah. Hanin Ghaddar explains that the plan's vague timeline is particularly problematic. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

So LAF, can we now move on with the plan?

Although the fears that Lebanese officials have expressed regarding conflict with Hezbollah and wider civil war are valid, the LAF has a long record of successfully confronting armed groups in the past, including the 2007 battle against Islamist militants in Nahr al-Bared camp;

ترى حنين غدار أن: "الضغط على بري مع اقتراب انتخابات 2026 قد يكون فعالاً، ففوز أمل وحزب الله بالمقاعد الشيعية الـ27 أساسي لسيطرتهم السياسية والاقتصادية. المطلوب دعم بدائل شيعية معتدلة، وإلا فلبنان مهدد بحرب مدمرة جديدة مع إسرائيل." للمزيد: washingtoninstitute.org/ar/policy-anal… Hanin Ghaddar

Lebanese president Joseph Aoun says that Lebanon is already for peace with Israel - under the Arab Peace Initiative (Beirut 2002).

The minister of Finance continues to outsource tax collection for the state of Lebanon- the announcement today says that Cash plus (formerly shams exchange which was sanctioned by the US ) and sister company Cash telecom will sell and collect stamp money (in lira ) for the govt!

On #Hezbollah as a threat to the United States 👇

‼️‼️ HUGE if true. According to Lebanese media reports, Hezbollah's Security Committee cards (aka golden cards) usually used by LH to help facilitate the movements of its militants across the country and into Syria, have been completely suspended. In addition, special cards for

The debut of #ThisisAmerica is here. From #CharlieKirk’s murder to the 24th 9/11 commemoration, U.S. aid to the #LebaneseArmy, and an exclusive with #HaninGhaddar on disarming Hezbollah and the road to peace with #Israel—don’t miss the first episode tonight at 10:00 PM (3:00 PM