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Walid Joumblatt at his residence in Clemenceau, on Aug. 27, 2025. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L’Orient-Le Jour)
Add as preferred on Google Walid Joumblatt is under heavy criticism from high-level U.S. officials. A State Department official reproaches the former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader for having said that Lebanon "made the mistake" of not betting on the Islamabad process (concluded between the U.S. and Iran) to try to slow down the Israeli war machine, preferring instead direct negotiations with Tel Aviv. While Joumblatt no longer wants to dwell on the matter, he remains concerned about the risk of a third war in Lebanon, in a context of regional instability and upcoming elections in Israel and the United States.OLJ: You've called for Lebanon to be integrated into the Islamabad process, which is now weakened. Why? Is this related to the transfer of the Mecca Pact to Iran on Monday?Walid Joumblatt: I was talking about the past and simply... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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