The Lebanese scene is bustling with international envoys, a positive indicator of the international community's interest in Lebanon, recently demonstrated through diplomatic contacts between major capitals and Gulf and Arab countries.

More than one envoy will arrive in Beirut in the coming days, most notably the French Jean-Yves Le Drian and the Saudi Yazid bin Farhan. However, questions arise about the nature of these visits—are they for the exclusivity of weapons, a settlement being prepared for Lebanon, or to activate the quintet committee?
According to reliable information for "An-Nahar," diplomatic activity is concentrated within a clear agenda focused on the exclusivity of weapons, the financial gap, and structural financial and administrative reforms, as well as preparing for an army support conference. French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the preparation for the donor conference with his envoy to Lebanon, Le Drian. It was apparent that Macron believed that after the army's implementation of the weapons exclusivity plan, this conference could be built upon, but there is a push to hold it before the army completes its mission north of the Litani and throughout Lebanon.

Concurrently, some suggest that the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Michael Issa, might replace the American envoy Morgan Ortagus due to her personal circumstances. Issa is commissioned by President Donald Trump to follow up on weapons exclusivity and Lebanese-American relations and support for the army. In clearer terms, he has full authority due to his proximity to the U.S. President. Confirmed information is available about Issa's communication with Foreign Minister Marco Rubio, the only person aware of the arrest of Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Venezuela, and their direct communication covers everything related to the Lebanese file.

Salam meets with ambassadors of the quintet committee. (Nabil Ismail)

A member of the American Republican Party of Lebanese descent tells "An-Nahar" that Ortagus's mission is not over yet, which is determined by the American administration. Her term has been renewed previously, and she might be moved to another position now. However, personal matters are private issues irrelevant to anyone, not even delved into by the American administration.

As for Ambassador Issa, he is very close to the American President and enjoys his respect, appreciation, and trust. He is considered the minister plenipotentiary on weapons exclusivity, all that pertains to the "mechanism," the quintet committee, reforms, and army support, with all Lebanese files under his charge, guided by the instructions of the U.S. Secretary of State.