Lebanese FM sidelined from Israel talks; Geagea criticizes exclusion ahead of negotiations

Intelligence summary

Lebanese FM Youssef Rajji has been sidelined from direct talks with Israel over his hardline stance on Hezbollah, a Beirut political source told Kann. The leadership "does not want to irritate the terrorist organization too much" ahead of negotiations resuming tomorrow. Lebanese Forces chief Samir Geagea: "Whoever seeks to build a state of institutions cannot keep the foreign minister out of the picture."