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Israel-Hamas war: Lebanese peace plan reflects country's lack of appetite for more conflict

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par Tarek Abou Jaoude, Teaching Fellow in Politics and International Relations, University of Portsmouth

As the Lebanese prime minister, Najib Mikati, outlined a three-step peace plan for the conflict in Gaza on October 31, he made a statement which may seem ordinary to a western audience: “We will consider the right of Israel and the right of the Palestinians.”

But his words had the potential to spark outrage in a country that has yet to recognise Israel, let alone entertain the idea of peace talks.

Speaking to The…

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