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An analytical article by Arab News, retold by Cursorinfo, claims that Turkey is increasing its influence in Lebanon with the tacit consent of US President Donald Trump. The visit of Lebanese President Aoun to Turkey could lead to more active Turkish involvement in Lebanese affairs. Turkey has already opened a channel with Hezbollah and helped ease tensions between Lebanon and Syria. Turkey could become a guarantor of a future agreement with Israel and a deterrent factor. Erdogan benefits from Trump's tacit consent to strengthen Turkey's position as a counterweight to Israel. Energy projects and the restoration of the Hejaz Railway are also discussed.
An analytical article by Arab News, retold by Cursorinfo, claims that Turkey is increasing its influence in Lebanon with the tacit consent of US President Donald Trump. The visit of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Turkey last month could mark the beginning of more active Turkish involvement in Lebanon's affairs on political, security, and economic levels. The author, Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib, an expert on US-Arab relations, believes that Turkey has already opened a communication channel with Hezbollah and helped ease tensions between Lebanon and Syria after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa demanded the extradition of Hezbollah members. Hezbollah now views Turkey's presence as a necessity for protection against Israel. Turkey, as a NATO member, could theoretically join the security forces accompanying a future agreement between Lebanon and Israel and serve as a deterrent to Israel. Khatib emphasizes the relationship between Erdogan and Trump, believing that Trump sees Turkey as a counterweight to Israel. Energy projects are also discussed: electricity supplies from Turkey via Syria or an underwater cable to Tripoli, as well as the restoration of the Hejaz Railway. The end of UNIFIL's mission on December 31 could create a security vacuum, and Turkey could become a key participant in new security mechanisms.