In a significant diplomatic move, leaders from the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany have agreed to send U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein to Beirut in an effort to broker peace and bring an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. During a meeting in Berlin on Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reached a consensus to dispatch Hochstein with a potential solution aimed at achieving a ceasefire, according to a diplomatic source cited by *al-Liwaa* newspaper.
Hochstein is expected to arrive in Beirut next week, carrying a proposal that aims not only to stop the hostilities but also to address Lebanon’s political deadlock. According to reports, the mediator will push for a broader agreement, including discussions on electing a new president. The U.S. and its allies are reportedly backing Lebanese Army chief General Joseph Aoun as a potential candidate for the presidency, signaling a significant shift in international involvement in Lebanon’s internal affairs.
In an interview with *al-Jadeed TV*, Hochstein confirmed that he has been in regular contact with Lebanese officials, seeking a way to bring peace to the region. When asked about General Aoun’s possible nomination, Hochstein stressed that the decision ultimately lies with the Lebanese people, emphasizing that the nation must choose its own leadership in the midst of this crisis. His visit could be a pivotal moment for Lebanon, as it faces not only war but also political instability.
