Berri claims 'vast majority of Muslims', half of Christians against framework agreement

Speaker Nabih Berri and Hezbollah have firmly rejected a framework agreement with Israel, signaling their refusal to comply with all its terms, according to al-Akhbar newspaper. This stance has been communicated to local and international mediators, with assurances that implementing any military action by force would be exceedingly difficult.

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The Army Command is aware of this stance and understands that implementing any military action on the ground by force would be extremely difficult.

Berri asserted that the framework agreement is now obsolete, having lost significant domestic backing. He claimed that "the vast majority of Muslims oppose it, while it enjoys the support of no more than half of the Christians." This assessment highlights a deep division within Lebanon regarding the proposed agreement.

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the framework agreement is now a thing of the past, having lost any significant support on the domestic scene.

Furthermore, Berri informed Druze leader Walid Jumblat that communication channels between the U.S. and Iran remain active despite current tensions. He suggested that the Lebanese situation could become a distinct agenda item, indicating ongoing diplomatic efforts to address regional complexities.

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the vast majority of Muslims oppose it, while it enjoys the support of no more than half of the Christians.