The Shiite duo, Amal and Hezbollah, canceled a planned sit-in protest at Riyad al-Solh Square against the Cabinet decisions after receiving warnings from political entities supporting legitimacy who threatened to mobilize counter-demonstrations. This revealed fears of a possible violent confrontation in the Lebanese streets amid the return of US envoys and escalating political tensions. The warnings came through official and political channels indicating that other political, party, and independent groups might strongly support the state’s decisions and oppose any disruptive actions. The situation reflects concerns that the country might slide into clashes if the duo continues its ‘coup-like’ escalation against the state without considering that other factions might respond to provocations. The scenario of reviving a scene similar to the March 8 alliance in central Beirut could immediately trigger a March 14 counter-movement, which would not favor the ‘coup plotters’ against state decisions.

This decisive factor led to the cancellation of the sit-in, highlighting the complex and tense political environment in Lebanon as US diplomatic efforts resume and UNIFIL’s mandate in the south is extended.