Middle East
Lebanon talks: A 'farce' disguising something much more sinister
What Israel and the US seek is not a peace deal but an agreement to turn the government in Beirut into something like the Palestinian Authority
April 16, 2026
What Israel and the US seek is not a peace deal but an agreement to turn the government in Beirut into something like the Palestinian Authority
Trump admin is pushing deals for weapons that often haven’t been built yet
Tel Aviv has made a habit of breaking ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza. Now leaders are saying they are not a full party to the one brokered with Iran.
The Netanyahu government wants different things than the US, so even if Trump wanted to pursue peace, his 'partner' is likely to make things difficult
Israeli forces are digging in for an extended occupation of the territory, which could play to Hezbollah’s advantage
Washington has stoked a cycle of violence by prizing Israeli security over Lebanese stability
