The resignation, Kordahi said at a press conference in the Lebanese capital, may help Macron start a dialogue to help restore Beirut-Riyadh relations. “I hope that this resignation opens the window” for better relations with Gulf Arab countries. Local media reported there were mediations to trade Bitar’s removal from the probe with Kordahi’s resignation. After accepting Kordahi’s resignation, Mikati called on his Cabinet to convene and end the deadlock that has paralyzed the government for weeks. Salem Zahran, a Lebanese analyst, said Kordahi’s resignation may be a “ticket” to jump-start French mediation with Saudi Arabia on Lebanon's behalf but is unlikely to change much domestically.

Source: ABC News December 03, 2021 07:21 UTC