Wind is Blowing Against the Opposition

“Lebanon Debate”

Opposition MP sources stated that their initiative, the 9th initiative since the presidential vacuum, did not reach its desired outcomes. They were faced with obstacles that hindered their efforts to create a common ground with all MPs in hopes of discussing the presidential file in consecutive parliament meetings.

The opposition delegation held a meeting with the MPs of the Development and Liberation bloc to put forward the proposals and the details with regards to the presidential initiative. Just hours before the meeting, opposition sources told Lebanon Debate that both the local and regional winds are blowing against the opposition’s presidential initiative. However, it doesn’t mean that these efforts should be labeled as failures.

Despite preconceived observations and interpretations regarding the opposition's apparent inability to unify its proposals across parliamentary blocs, opposition parliamentary sources recognize that internal reforms remain stalled due to their entanglement with regional crises. They highlight the longstanding presidential deadlock, which predates the Gaza conflict, asserting an inevitable connection between the current vacancy crisis and ceasefire negotiations in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Despite repeated denials from the Shiite coalition, they argue this linkage is settled, as Lebanon's situation is intricately tied to regional conflict zones.

Simultaneously, opposition parliamentary sources stress that achieving political and economic stability hinges on electing a president.

While acknowledging that conditions are not yet conducive to finalizing the presidential process, they anticipate that mounting internal crises will compel political parties to reconsider their positions. They advocate for initiating presidential election sessions marked by open consultation and discussion, without preconditions, in order to decisively resolve the presidential vacuum.

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