Recent statements issued by the US administration leadership have sparked widespread political controversy following the revelation of previously proposed ideas concerning changing the course of military operations in Lebanon. The statements included a proposal to hand over the task of dealing with armed factions in Lebanon to regional actors instead of direct military intervention by Washington's allies, presenting it as an option that could minimize human and material losses. Conversely, these remarks were met with mixed diplomatic reactions, with reports highlighting the sensitivity of such a proposition and its potential repercussions on regional stability, warning against triggering complex political and sectarian tensions if historical security equations in the region are revived.