Hezbollah warns Lebanon-Israel deal could spark civil war

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah warned that a framework agreement signed between Lebanon and Israel, with U.S. support, could lead to civil war if Lebanese authorities attempt to implement it. The group stated its opposition is "serious" and vowed to resist any measures taken by the Lebanese government, vowing to keep its weapons.

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the Lebanese authorities will not be able to implement the framework agreement they signed today with Israel in Washington unless, with the support of the United States, 'they are led into a civil war.'

Fadlallah claimed the agreement signed in Washington was an attempt to undermine the Iran-U.S. deal brokered by Pakistan. He asserted that "without the resistance (Hezbollah), nothing will pass."

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the framework agreement, calling it a significant step toward stability in the Middle East. The deal serves as a basis for future peace talks, outlining initial terms for both parties.

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Hezbollah will confront any measure taken by the Lebanese authorities and will keep its weapons even longer.

According to Israeli officials, the Israeli army is expected to withdraw from specific areas in southern Lebanon, allowing the Lebanese army to deploy. The withdrawal would affect two points within a six-mile security zone established by Israel along the border.

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without the resistance (Hezbollah), nothing will pass.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the agreement allows Israel to maintain its presence in the security zone as long as Hezbollah remains armed and poses a threat. He described the deal as a "major blow to Iran."

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Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a great achievement, and we will maintain it as long as Hezbollah is not disarmed, as long as a threat to the State of Israel exists. This is also a major blow to Iran.