Political sources revealed to "Al-Joumhouria" that the French initiative is at risk as it coincides with a divided Lebanese reality, with some wanting the French proposal to succeed while others aim to obstruct it.
Moreover, activist sources told "Al-Joumhouria" that discussions and meetings are taking place at multiple activist levels to prepare for a significant movement against the corrupt and wrongdoers, with this time expected to bring widespread anger. According to these sources, any external efforts or initiatives to form a government may struggle to navigate this closed atmosphere, especially as the situation is likely to worsen with ongoing clashes on multiple fronts and some local actors insisting on expanding conflicts with all parties involved. This indicates that forming a government remains tenuous, suggesting a potential postponement of months, which would keep the country stuck in a cycle of crises and their severe repercussions.
Additionally, the head of the "Karamah Movement," MP Faisal Karamé, told "Al-Anbaa Kuwaitia" in response to a question about any movement regarding government formation following recent French and American developments: "In reality, one can almost certainly say that no one in Lebanon or outside of Lebanon wants to form a government at this time except French President Emmanuel Macron. It is notable that Macron himself has adjusted the main outlines of his initiative to facilitate its marketing regionally, internationally, and in Lebanon. As of now, I do not see a government on the horizon."
Karamé commented on the popular explosion witnessed in Tripoli, stating: "One cannot orchestrate and organize public anger regarding the economic and living conditions unless the environment is fertile and ready for such anger. Therefore, what happened in Tripoli is an early and tragic rehearsal for the popular explosion that threatens all of Lebanon should the economic and living conditions continue to deteriorate."
