What are Syrians in Lebanon Waiting For?

“Lebanon Debate”

Amid the resurgence of the ISIS threat, Israel is still threatening to initiate a military operation against Lebanon. This isa suspicious harmony that suggest a new internal phase entitled “Threating Internal Security Stability.” The recent shooting in the US embassy in Awkar has intensified concerns, leaving many wondering if it is a sign of an unpredictable turn in security dynamics or merely conveys a message with multiple implication.

This embassy incident sent many messages to diplomatic community. The first one being Lebanon’s fragile security situation, especially considering it’s the second attack on the US embassy.

In this context, diplomatic sources informed Lebanon Debate, that the repetition of such incidents, especially considering the method used and the nature of the shooter, sends another message domestically and to Washington, of another vulnerable point in Lebanon’s security.

The third message, according to the diplomatic sources, is directly related to regional negotiations, serving as bargaining chips at the diplomatic table.

The true motives behind the shooting incident remain unclear, with speculation about the responsible party, underlying objectives, and its broader implications, the most important among which being the following:
- The incident is seen as conveying a message both regionally and locally to the US.
- It indicates a potential development in the issue of Syrian presence. The initial motive of the attack remains unknown and incomprehensible. This can be interpreted as message to some Syrians in Lebanon who wait for more chances and different ending scenarios.
- The smoothness of the perpetrator's movement from the Bekaa to Beirut highlights vulnerabilities in Lebanon's security network.

Diplomatic sources emphasize the significance of the embassy incident in terms of its implications for state sovereignty and the stability of authorities within Lebanon, underscoring the gravity of this precarious situation.

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