The Next Buzzword: Peace?

All this talk of civil war might perversely lead to a compromise between the various Lebanese parties. This would echo similar regional arrangements.

The Lebanese from all sides are so terrified by the prospect of another civil war that some believe a bargain might soon be in the offing.
Oussama Safa writes in Bitter Lemons:

In the weeks to come, we might see a softening of Hizballah’s position on the tribunal in an effort to defray mounting criticism after the assassination but also to secure some gains in return. With opposition to the tribunal seen as a Shi’ite defense of Syrian interests against a largely Sunni demand, Hizballah can only do so much to resist. It has been hesitant to take to the streets and paralyze the country after repeated threats to do so. While the assassination of Gemayel has allowed the March 14 movement to regain the initiative, it has also taken the pressure off Hizballah from having to mobilize its supporters to delay and potentially obstruct the tribunal

Even Hariri-owned Almustaqbal wrote that Hezbollah insinuated lamlamet el 2umur (cleaning up the mess)

Yesterday, the Israelis and Palestinians reached a fragile ceasefire that has a surprising amount of hope attached to it.

In Lebanon, Palestine and Israel, it seems, people have started to value a good night sleep more than anything else.