US Diplomacy: Lebanon's Aid for Disarmament, Not for Gaza Ceasefire
According to the Financial Times, Gulf states will 'invest in Lebanon' only if Hezbollah disarms—a demand parroted by a 'top US diplomat.' This isn't diplomacy; it's economic blackmail. The same US government that approves billions in unconditional military aid to Israel, despite its actions in Gaza, now dictates Lebanon's sovereignty. Where's the 'disarm for aid' ultimatum for the other heavily
armed regional actor? Crickets. This isn't about stability; it's about control. The US, which has historically destabilized the region, now offers a 'deal' that benefits its allies while ignoring the root causes of Hezbollah's popularity—namely, its role in Lebanese defense against Israeli aggression and the Lebanese government's historical impotence. The silence on demanding a ceasefire in Gaza
in exchange for aid to Israel is deafening. One might wonder if 'disarmament' is just code for 'compliance.'