In return, all Lebanese factions would get something that resembles a durable peace.

Lebanese factions have always sought to enlist foreigners against their rivals.

We have tried to use our influence over the different Lebanese factions.

True, all the Lebanese factions and colluding outside forces have been at fault at some point in sustaining what is now a 15-year-old war.

But among the many Lebanese factions that have long jockeyed for power here, people do not trust one another, either.

Syria's influence over Lebanese factions has met with widespread Arab disapproval over the last few weeks.

They are believed to be held by a Palestinian rather than Lebanese faction.

The withdrawal of all militias is required under a national reconciliation pact reached by various Lebanese factions a year ago.

Peace can only grow out of compromise among Lebanese factions themselves.

The Algerian diplomat was instrumental in starting the reconciliation among Lebanese factions.