An international statement sparks the “party’s” anger... and a surprise over the position of Lebanese officials

Lebanon Debate: A statement issued by the embassies of 5 countries in the “Friends of Lebanon” group sparked a new political controversy after calling for weapons to be placed solely in the hands of the Lebanese state and affirming its exclusive right to make decisions on war and peace, alongside a call for an independent judicial investigation into the Dhahr al-Baydar explosives case, prompting a response…