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Lebanon Without Hezbollah Will Become a Colony of Riyadh and Washington

Writer: ClandestinoClandestino


Beirut stands at a crossroads between the empty promise of reconstruction and the political stranglehold imposed by its supposed "allies." The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, negotiated in November after weeks of Israeli airstrikes, paved the way for a new—yet old—type of war: the war of diplomatic blackmail and economic control.


The United States and Saudi Arabia, sensing Lebanon’s post-war fragility, quickly mobilized to dictate the country's political direction. Riyadh took the lead in this operation, leveraging its historical influence over Sunni factions and redesigning its intervention strategy. The supervision of Saudi policy in Lebanon was transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the command of Faisal bin Farhan, signaling a more direct and less disguised approach.


Saudi Arabia has not returned to Lebanon out of benevolence but with strict conditions. Financial and diplomatic support is now tied to the mission of undermining Hezbollah's influence and strengthening Saudi presence in Lebanon’s state apparatus. President Joseph Aoun, who took office on January 9, appears willing to comply with these imposed demands, making his first visit to Riyadh an act of political submission. His goal? To restore ties and secure much-needed economic support for a devastated country.


However, unconditional generosity is no longer on the table. Funding will only be released if Lebanon restricts Hezbollah, complies with international resolutions, and consolidates state control over its entire territory. In other words, the country must align with the Saudi-American agenda or be left to its own fate.


Lebanon now faces a test of loyalty: proving its willingness to marginalize the resistance, block funding for the reconstruction of the south, and restrict ties with the Axis of Resistance. According to journalist Maysam Rizk, Riyadh and Washington are waging a political war to weaken Hezbollah without resorting to weapons.


A central issue runs through this entire restructuring: pressure for Lebanon to normalize its relations with Israel. While still a long-term goal, Saudi and American maneuvers suggest an attempt to reshape Lebanon’s political and security apparatus to make it more receptive to the Zionist agenda.


The main target of this strategy is Lebanon’s Sunni community, a crucial political force. The expectation is that, following the example of Gulf countries, Lebanon’s Sunnis will distance themselves from the Palestinian cause and begin to see Iran as their primary enemy.


President Aoun is betting on his second visit to Saudi Arabia, scheduled after Eid al-Fitr, as the key to unlocking bilateral relations and securing financial support. But so far, Riyadh has offered little beyond empty promises while closely monitoring the actions of the Lebanese government.


Lebanon is trapped in a web of foreign interests and contradictory agendas. As it seeks political and economic relief, its sovereignty becomes a bargaining chip in a ruthless geopolitical game.


Will Lebanon be able to resist, or will it succumb to pressure and become the Middle East’s next financial colony?

 

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