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Nabih Berri

Nabih Berri is the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament and leader of the AMAL Movement. Known as a veteran Shia political figure and long-standing intermediary between Hezbollah and external powers, including the United States. Recently, Berri has served as the primary channel for ceasefire negotiations with Israel, conveying Hezbollah commitments and pressing for full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Last updated Jul 4th, 2026

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Qatar is working to set up an indirect mediation channel between Israel and Hezbollah under Qatari oversight, while keeping official Lebanese leadership involved, according to Lebanon's Al-Akhbar newspaper.

Doha laid the groundwork by enga...

Qatar is working to set up an indirect mediation channel between Israel and Hezbollah under Qatari oversight, while keeping official Lebanese leadership involved, according to Lebanon's Al-Akhbar newspaper.

Doha laid the groundwork by engaging Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Hezbollah, along with Saudi Arabia, before bringing the proposal to the Americans in Switzerland. The initiative comes as Israel-Lebanon direct talks are set to resume in Washington today.

"After Washington's approval, the file was transferred to the Israeli side, which does not appear comfortable with this course of action, leaving everyone waiting to see how it will respond," the pro-Hezbollah outlet reported.

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Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri told Al-Jumhuriya that Israel is not entitled to freedom of action under the memorandum of understanding. He said ensuring Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon is now the top priority and will fall within the 60-day U.S.-Iran negotiation period. Berri added that all 14 clauses were carefully drafted and that Tehran would enforce them meticulously.

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Saudi Arabia has conveyed strong dissatisfaction to the Trump administration over Israel's operations in Lebanon, warning there is no "clear plan" and the region risks descending into anarchy, intelligence sources say.

While Riyadh suppor...

Saudi Arabia has conveyed strong dissatisfaction to the Trump administration over Israel's operations in Lebanon, warning there is no "clear plan" and the region risks descending into anarchy, intelligence sources say.

While Riyadh supports weakening Hezbollah, it opposes a broader conflict that could undermine U.S.-Iran diplomatic channels.

The Saudis are now building ties with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri - a Hezbollah Shiite ally - fearing that a normalization push in Beirut without Shiite buy-in will ultimately serve Hezbollah's interests.

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Saudi Arabia has conveyed strong dissatisfaction to the Trump administration over Israel's operations in Lebanon, warning there is no "clear plan" and the region risks descending into anarchy, intelligence sources say.

While Riyadh suppor...

Saudi Arabia has conveyed strong dissatisfaction to the Trump administration over Israel's operations in Lebanon, warning there is no "clear plan" and the region risks descending into anarchy, intelligence sources say.

While Riyadh supports weakening Hezbollah, it opposes a broader conflict that could undermine U.S.-Iran diplomatic channels.

The Saudis are now building ties with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri - a Hezbollah Shiite ally - fearing that a normalization push in Beirut without Shiite buy-in will ultimately serve Hezbollah's interests.

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Qalibaf in conversation with Nabih Berri:
Our lives and yours are one, and the bond between Iran and Lebanon is unbreakable.
In the past two days, we have seriously pursued a halt to Israel’s attacks. If the crimes continue, not only will w...

Qalibaf in conversation with Nabih Berri:
Our lives and yours are one, and the bond between Iran and Lebanon is unbreakable.
In the past two days, we have seriously pursued a halt to Israel’s attacks. If the crimes continue, not only will we stop the negotiation process, but we will also stand against the Zionist regime.
We are determined to establish a ceasefire across all of Lebanon, especially in the south of the country.
If an agreement to end the war between Iran and the United States is reached, it will include a cessation of attacks on all fronts, particularly Lebanon.

Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament:
Lebanon will never forget Iran’s positive stances in this sensitive stage.

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Washington offered Hezbollah a deal: stop all attacks on northern Israel in exchange for Israel halting strikes on Beirut and its suburbs, as a first step toward a full ceasefire. Nabih Berri, Lebanon's parliament speaker and Hezbollah ally, rejected the proposal, insisting on a comprehensive and immediate ceasefire rather than a gradual process, a senior Lebanese source told Reuters.

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Nabih Berri, Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament:

"The absolute priority is a ceasefire. Before reaching a ceasefire agreement, no issue will be discussed. Any attempt to manipulate the exchange rate of the Lebanese lira will have disastrous consequences."

Berri added that Lebanon's government is in "a state of stagnation" and criticized the president's positions.