Lebanon's Parliament Speaker says Israel deal won't be adopted

Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri declared on Monday that the framework agreement signed with Israel will not be adopted in its current form. The deal, brokered in Washington and aimed at establishing lasting peace, faces significant opposition within Lebanon.

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This agreement will not be adopted, and it will not be implemented in its current form.

Berri, an ally of the Iran-backed Hezbollah, stated that the agreement does not guarantee Lebanon's rights and described it as a "diktat" rather than a mutually beneficial accord. The framework agreement, signed on Friday, reportedly includes provisions for the disarmament of Hezbollah, a key political and military force in Lebanon.

Adding to the volatile situation, Hezbollah reiterated its right to defend Lebanon following recent Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. The group condemned the strikes as a flagrant violation of the ceasefire, asserting that it is monitoring and documenting these violations. The ongoing military exchanges and political disagreements highlight the fragile state of relations between Lebanon and Israel, despite the recent diplomatic efforts.

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This is an agreement of 'diktats', not an agreement that preserves the rights of Lebanon.

These developments occur amidst broader regional tensions, including incidents in the Strait of Hormuz involving Iran and international shipping. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah remains a critical flashpoint, with the framework agreement's future now uncertain due to internal Lebanese opposition.

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reaffirms that what the enemy did is a flagrant violation of the ceasefire to which it had previously adhered, and that it monitors and counts these violations, reserving the right to defend its homeland and its people.