Lebanon: A Hostage to the Decisions of Others

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In an op-ed for Alhurra, Joumana Haddad writes that the Lebanese people are in a constant struggle to adapt to decisions made outside their country's borders. Comparing the situation of Lebanese citizens to a child forced to follow the decisions of adults, she emphasizes that Lebanon lacks the national sovereignty to decide its own fate. Haddad criticizes Iran's influence through Hezbollah and the impact of US and Israeli policies on the daily lives of the Lebanese, stating that the country has become a tool for advancing the strategic interests of others. She calls for the Lebanese state to take responsibility for decisions regarding war and peace, and to become an institution accountable to its citizens, allowing people to criticize the government without fear of being accused of treason.