sentences:  Sabbagh strongly believed that had that meeting occurred between the two leaders at the onset of the conflict, it may have prevented much of the bloodshed and disaster that took place in the following days, months, and even years.Sabbagh was involved in many other efforts to bring leaders of the various factions together in order to resolve conflicts or prevent their escalation.Throughout the war, Sabbagh acted as intermediary and mediator, trying to find solutions to the conflict that was destroying the country.