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Lebanon's judiciary has long struggled with political interference, as powerful parties and militias use courts to settle scores and protect allies rather than pursue impartial justice. Judicial independence—the principle that judges decide cases based on law alone, free from political pressure—is essential for rule of law and public trust in government. Recent pledges by judicial officials to resist political influence reflect ongoing tensions between Lebanon's fragmented political system and the courts' ability to function fairly.