{"id":19023,"date":"2025-06-17T18:43:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=19023"},"modified":"2025-06-17T18:44:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:44:40","slug":"lebanon-maintains-neutrality-amid-israel-iran-war-rejects-involvement-despite-regional-escalation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/06\/17\/lebanon-maintains-neutrality-amid-israel-iran-war-rejects-involvement-despite-regional-escalation\/","title":{"rendered":"Lebanon Maintains Neutrality Amid Israel-Iran War, Rejects Involvement Despite Regional Escalation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><strong><em>Watan<\/em>&#8211;<\/strong>Lebanon is maintaining its policy of neutrality regarding the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, with Hezbollah reaffirming its decision not to intervene, as military analysts suggest such involvement would not shift the regional balance of power.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-30\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2da74416-6faa-4783-9f73-7fd9bf0cc77a\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\" data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1555\">The latest Cabinet session addressed regional developments, with President Joseph Aoun noting the fragile situation and urging every effort to keep Lebanon out of external conflicts. He praised all political factions for helping preserve stability\u2014especially amid a promising summer season\u2014and expressed regret over the intermittent closure of Rafic Hariri International Airport due to security threats. He also lauded the Transport Minister\u2019s efforts to manage the aviation sector under pressure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\" data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1950\">President Aoun stressed the importance of government unity and warned against political obstruction. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned Israel\u2019s military aggression on Iran, calling for the continued safeguarding of Lebanon\u2019s southern border and resisting any attempt to drag Lebanon into the regional war, which could undermine the country\u2019s fragile recovery.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-10\" data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1991\">No Entry into Regional War<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\" data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2160\">Sources indicated that Tehran\u2019s allies in Lebanon have no intention of engaging in the conflict, despite issuing statements condemning Israeli attacks on Iran.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\" data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2219\">MP Hussein Azeddine, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/04\/11\/lebanon-prioritizes-hezbollah-disarmament-amid-shifting-power-dynamics\/\">Hezbollah<\/a>\u2019s bloc, declared:\u201cIran remains strong and capable\u2014even if left to face this aggression alone. It has grown exponentially stronger in military, scientific, and technological capacities since the Islamic Revolution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\" data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2479\">MP Ali Khreis, from the Amal Movement, reiterated:\u201cWe firmly stand with the Islamic Republic of Iran in its legitimate struggle against the Zionist regime, the greatest threat to regional security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\" data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2789\">He emphasized adherence to UN Resolution 1701, condemned Israel\u2019s violations, and affirmed UNIFIL\u2019s vital role in maintaining southern stability.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8712\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8712\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8712 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Statement-attributed-to-Hezbollah-claims-the-formation-of-an-armed-organization-in-Jordan-1024x616.jpg\" alt=\"MP Hussein Azeddine, from Hezbollah\u2019s bloc, declared:\u201cIran remains strong and capable\u2014even if left to face this aggression alone. It has grown exponentially stronger in military, scientific, and technological capacities since the Islamic Revolution.\u201d\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Statement-attributed-to-Hezbollah-claims-the-formation-of-an-armed-organization-in-Jordan-1024x616.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Statement-attributed-to-Hezbollah-claims-the-formation-of-an-armed-organization-in-Jordan-780x470.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Statement-attributed-to-Hezbollah-claims-the-formation-of-an-armed-organization-in-Jordan-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Statement-attributed-to-Hezbollah-claims-the-formation-of-an-armed-organization-in-Jordan-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Statement-attributed-to-Hezbollah-claims-the-formation-of-an-armed-organization-in-Jordan-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Statement-attributed-to-Hezbollah-claims-the-formation-of-an-armed-organization-in-Jordan-450x271.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Statement-attributed-to-Hezbollah-claims-the-formation-of-an-armed-organization-in-Jordan.jpg 1117w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8712\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hezbollah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-15\" data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2842\">Domestic Affairs and Disarmament Delay<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-16\" data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"3094\">Efforts to begin disarmament in Palestinian camps\u2014scheduled to start on June 16, following President Abbas&#8217;s visit to Lebanon\u2014have been postponed indefinitely due to internal Palestinian disagreements amid the escalating regional war.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\" data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3228\">Prime Minister Salam stressed the Lebanese commitment to the May 21 joint statement with the Palestinian Authority, emphasizing:<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-29\" data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3320\">\u201cThe state must maintain exclusive control over weapons and ensure national sovereignty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-18\" data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3427\">He confirmed ongoing coordination with Palestinian factions to implement the agreement without delay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-19\" data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3611\">Security sources noted that Lebanese agencies have warned all factions, including Hezbollah, against launching attacks from Lebanese soil, citing the risk of Israeli retaliation.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-20\" data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3651\">On the Ground Escalations<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-21\" data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3893\">Despite neutrality, Israeli drones targeted and killed a Lebanese civilian near Houla. Artillery shells were fired on Kfar Kila and between Taybeh and Adaisseh, while Israeli surveillance drones flew at low altitude over Beirut.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-22\" data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3952\">UNIFIL: Monitoring and De-escalation Efforts<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-23\" data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"4284\">In a statement, UNIFIL\u2019s western sector\u2014led by Brig. Gen. Nicola Mandolesi\u2014confirmed continued support to the Lebanese Army in monitoring violations of Resolution 1701 and preventing escalation in southern Lebanon. Operations included tunnel inspections, military post relocations, and patrols along the Blue Line.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\" data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4376\">UNIFIL reaffirmed that rapid response and deconfliction efforts remain a top priority.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18571\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18571\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18571 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/29-2.jpg\" alt=\"UNIFIL\u2019s western sector\u2014led by Brig. Gen. Nicola Mandolesi\u2014confirmed continued support to the Lebanese Army in monitoring violations of Resolution 1701 and preventing escalation in southern Lebanon.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/29-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/29-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/29-2-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UNIFIL forces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-25\" data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4401\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-26\" data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4863\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">As the war between Israel and Iran intensifies\u2014with deadly strikes and mutual retaliation\u2014Lebanon\u2019s leadership remains firm on non-involvement, stressing the urgency of preserving national sovereignty, economic recovery, and internal cohesion. Despite regional entanglements, Beirut continues to advocate for disarmament within camps, UN coordination, and full political neutrality\u2014a strategy widely seen as critical to avoiding wider conflict.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan&#8211;Lebanon is maintaining its policy of neutrality regarding the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, with Hezbollah reaffirming its decision not to intervene, as military analysts suggest such involvement would not shift the regional balance of power. 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