The Day Trump's Gaza Peace Plan Debated Amidst Lebanese Parliamentary Stalemate

Lebanese media on September 30 prominently featured President Trump's Gaza peace plan, with initial reports of Hamas's positive response and an Israeli warning of a critical period until year-end. President Aoun welcomed the initiative, expressing hope for its swift approval. By midday, however, Netanyahu publicly denied agreeing to a Palestinian state during his talks with Trump, stating the Israeli army would remain in most of Gaza. This development intensified debates surrounding the plan's viability.

Domestically, a parliamentary session called to address various issues, including expat voting rights, failed to achieve a quorum and was cancelled, leading to accusations of a "blatant breach" of parliamentary rules by Speaker Berri. The ongoing power struggle between Aoun and Prime Minister Salam was also highlighted, further contributing to the political gridlock.