Lebanon parl. speaker rejects deal with Israel as 'imposition' on Lebanon
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has sharply criticized the agreement signed in Washington between Lebanon and the Israeli regime, describing it as an imposed set of dictates rather than an agreement that safeguards the Arab country's rights.
In remarks to Al Akhbar newspaper, Berri said the deal "is an imposition, not an agreement that preserves Lebanon's rights," warning that its consequences would be severe.
Berri noted that the agreement is "ten times worse" than the 1983 May 17 Agreement, which was widely rejected in Lebanon and later annulled.
He warned that its most dangerous aspect is its potential to fuel internal divisions and sectarian strife, ultimately serving the interests of the Israeli occupation.
"The agreement constitutes a sedition that threatens the unity of Lebanon and the Lebanese people," Berri said, adding that describing it as "sedition" represents "the highest level of political warning."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday that a framework agreement had been reached between Lebanon and Israel.
Hezbollah has rejected the agreement, saying the framework deal legalizes Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon.
“This agreement is null and void, and instead the provisions of the Iranian-American Memorandum of Understanding must be implemented,” Secretary-General of Hezbollah Sheikh Naeim Qassem said in a statement issued on Saturday.
Hassan Fadlallah, a senior Hezbollah lawmaker has also strongly rejected the US-mediated framework, describing it as a "humiliation," a "disgrace," and a virtual surrender of Lebanese sovereignty.
He also warned of potential “internal conflict” in Lebanon over the agreement with Israel.
Lebanon’s Amal Movement also rejected the so-called agreement, saying that most of the deal’s clauses are detrimental to Lebanon’s national interests and serve the interests of the Israeli regime.
Over 4,200 killed in Israeli attacks since March
Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health says at least 4,247 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2, according to figures released by the ministry's Health Emergency Operations Center.
The ministry added that 12,195 people have been wounded over the same period.
Hezbollah has slammed the Israeli military for violating the ceasefire in Lebanon, noting that Israeli forces carried out multiple attacks across southern parts of the country on Sunday.
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