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Ali Salman

Middle East Monitor

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How Lebanon became a managed stalemate

How Lebanon became a managed stalemate

The pattern is now visible. On 1 June, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire. Within days, both sides violated it. On 5 June, Israeli airstrikes...

08.06.2026 50

Middle East Monitor

Ali salman

The ceasefire framework is exposing Lebanon’s institutional collapse

28.05.2026 70

Middle East Monitor

Ali salman

Berri’s calculated defection and the future of Shia politics in Lebanon

On 2nd March, when the Lebanese government declared a total ban on Hezbollah’s military and security activities, most of the commentary focused on...

14.04.2026 60

Middle East Monitor

Ali salman