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Amal Abou Zeid: The war decision is in the US president's hands, with Qatari efforts to avert it

A series of remarks by former MP Amal Abou Zeid to RED TV, published by the 'lebanon debate' platform, addressed the Lebanese political and security scene amid Israeli threats. Abou Zeid argued that the decision to declare war or not rests with the US president, spoke of Qatari efforts to prevent war, and commented on the defense of Lebanon and on attacks against the army commander.

📍 Where things stand: The statements remain declared political positions by the former MP; the articles report no official decisions or new field developments.

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12 Nov 2026, 21:01 Former MP Amal Abou Zeid told RED TV that the US president is giving the diplomatic track a chance amid Qatari efforts to avert war, but said this may not fully resolve the problem.
12 Nov 2026, 21:01 In remarks to RED TV, Abou Zeid said the decision to declare war or not rests with the US president, noting that Congress may impose restrictions on some financial aspects.
12 Nov 2026, 21:13 In an interview with RED TV, Abou Zeid said defending Lebanon is different from defending others, and asked why Israel should be given a pretext and justification for war.
12 Nov 2026, 21:26 In an interview with RED TV, Abou Zeid described what Israel has committed in southern Lebanon as an indescribable crime, and questioned whether defending others is worth Lebanon paying that price.
12 Nov 2026, 21:30 In remarks to RED TV, Abou Zeid said Lebanon cannot be subjected to military rule, and that the logic of attacking the army commander is wrong.

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