A diplomatic source indicated that Saudi envoy Prince Faisal bin Farhan is expected to arrive in Beirut on Tuesday evening for a visit described as urgent and highly significant. The trip comes amid an unprecedented surge of diplomatic activity in the Lebanese capital over recent days, reflecting the fragile and sensitive moment Lebanon is currently experiencing.

The source said Prince Faisal’s visit is part of a proactive Saudi initiative aimed at stabilizing Lebanon and preventing the country from slipping further into crisis. Lebanon, he added, is at a crossroads with only two possible paths: either moving toward a settlement that could bring relative political and economic stability, or falling into the unknown, which could take multiple forms, including potential military confrontation or a full-scale Israeli war should internal deadlock persist.

The source told kataeb.org that the Saudi move is closely linked to ongoing regional and international diplomatic efforts in Beirut, including concurrent visits by Egyptian intelligence chief Major General Hassan Rashad and U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack. This convergence of visits, the source said, reflects an unannounced coordination between Riyadh, Cairo, and Washington to prevent further escalation and revive political solutions before it is too late.

Prince Faisal is reportedly carrying a clear Saudi vision focused on diplomacy, favoring internal dialogue over escalation or security measures. Riyadh, working with its partners, seeks to steer Lebanese parties toward a settlement that preserves state unity and prevents the collapse of its institutions, warning that any Lebanese instability could have immediate repercussions on regional stability and delicate balances that Arab states are keen to protect in this turbulent period.

The source added that Washington is closely monitoring the situation, with Barrack expected to bring proposals encouraging direct talks with Israel within broader regional security and political arrangements. However, the source emphasized that Saudi Arabia remains cautious about such proposals, aiming to keep Lebanon’s affairs within an Arab framework and avoid any approach that could compromise Lebanon’s sovereignty or subject it to regional settlements that override its national interests.

The source concluded that Prince Faisal’s visit represents a pivotal moment in Saudi Arabia’s renewed engagement in Lebanon after a period of cautious observation. Riyadh increasingly views Lebanon’s stability not merely as an internal matter, but as integral to broader Arab security. The visit aims to prevent total collapse and reinforce a fragile balance as the only viable option.

The coming days, the source said, will determine whether Prince Faisal’s visit can open a new window for dialogue or whether Lebanon will remain caught in a cycle between stalemate and potential crisis.