Report: US, KSA, Egypt working on Lebanon-Israel non-aggression pact
Political and diplomatic developments are accelerating toward forging an understanding between Lebanon and Israel, that has started to be known as a "non-aggression pact," based on a U.S.-Saudi initiative joined by Egypt, a political source informed on the talks said.
"Egypt is reviving its previous proposal to contain Hezbollah's weapons, given the inability to remove them," the source told al-Joumhouria newspaper.
The source revealed that contacts have intensified between Saudi Arabia, the United States and Egypt, in coordination with Tehran, to end the state of war in Lebanon through a comprehensive solution that revives the 1949 Armistice Agreement.
The proposed agreement stipulates that Israel withdraw to the Blue Line, simultaneously with the Lebanese Army's entry into southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's withdrawal beyond the Litani River. In return, a plan to contain Hezbollah's weapons will be initiated, along with addressing outstanding issues along the Blue Line.
The agreement also includes the release of Lebanese captives, the return of residents to habitable villages, and the launch of reconstruction efforts. A key feature of this agreement is the international and Arab guarantees, particularly from the United States, to ensure both parties' commitment to its implementation and respect.
The same source also revealed that proposals have been put forward to contain heavy weapons, missile arsenals and drones, in coordination with Tehran, stemming from a desire for Shiite participation in the solution. A dialogue table is also being arranged under Saudi-Egyptian auspices to resolve the disputes.
Al-Juomhouria has also learned that Saudi envoy Prince Yazid bin Farhan is arranging a meeting between President Joseph Aoun and Speaker Nabih Berri to unify their positions, as well as a meeting of the Aoun, Berri and PM Nawaf Salam to coordinate Lebanon's strategy.
The source also said that Lebanon is benefiting from the renewed U.S. interest in it, particularly from U.S. President Donald Trump, in order to formulate a solution that will not deviate significantly from the possible American-Iranian agreement.
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