Hezbollah MP Ehab Hamadeh: The U.S.-brokered Lebanon-Israel agreement aims only to ignite civil war among the Lebanese and serve Israel. He praised Speaker Nabih Berri's stance against it, calling the deal sedition.
Latest coverage
Berri Warns Against Ousting Army Chief
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, warned against removing Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal amid reports he could be ousted, saying: “Do not interfere with the Army or dismiss Haykal.”
Berri Warns Israel Deal Risks Conflict
Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri warned that a government agreement with Israel could drag the country into internal conflict, calling it 10 times worse than the deal the two signed on May 17, 1983.
Qatar Seeks to Mediate Israel-Hezbollah
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.
Berri Pledges South Lebanon Weapons Removal
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri:
“Israel's withdrawal from any district in the South will coincide with it being cleared of weapons. This is what I have pledged on behalf of Hezbollah, provided that Israel also commits.”
Berri Says Hezbollah Committed to Ceasefire
Lebanese Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri said Hezbollah remains committed to the ceasefire outlined in the U.S.-Iran MoU, stressing:
"Hezbollah is committed to the ceasefire, as stipulated in the U.S.-Iran MoU, as long as Israel fully adheres to it."
Qalibaf Calls for End to War on All Fronts
Iran's Qalibaf in a call with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the war must end on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Berri: Israel Must Withdraw from Lebanon
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.
Araghchi Briefs Lebanon Leaders on Deal
Araghchi briefed Lebanon's President Aoun and Parliament Speaker Berri separately on the U.S.-Iran deal.
Berri Thanks Iran, US for Lebanon Deal
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, thanked Iran and the U.S. for including a binding clause in the memorandum of understanding requiring Israel to halt operations across Lebanon. Berri praised Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt for their role in the deal.
Saudi Arabia Warns U.S. on Israel Ops
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.
@kaisos1987
Saudi Arabia Warns US Over Israel Ops
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.
Berri Expected to Endorse Lebanon-Israel Deal
Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri is expected to publicly endorse the Lebanon-Israel deal reached in Washington. Berri, a longtime Hezbollah ally, had voiced reservations about the talks until now. A U.S. source told Lebanon's MTV.
Lebanon Army Chief Meets Berri
Gen. Rudolph Heichel, Lebanon's army commander, met Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri at his Ain al-Tineh residence in Beirut, Lebanese media report. Both are essential to any ceasefire progress, Berri for his political weight and Hezbollah links, Heichel because no agreement moves forward without the Lebanese Army.
Qalibaf Pledges Iran-Lebanon Unity
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.
Hezbollah Commits to Ceasefire via Berri
An official Lebanese source told Al Jazeera that Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri conveyed Hezbollah's commitment to a full mutual ceasefire to President Aoun and the American ambassador.
Hezbollah Signals Ceasefire Readiness
Axios: Hezbollah has told the Trump administration it is ready for an immediate and full ceasefire with Israel, according to Lebanese Speaker Berri.
Take this report with caution
Hezbollah Ally Rejects US Ceasefire Deal
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.
Berri Pledges Resistance Ceasefire
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, leader of the Amal movement and a key Hezbollah ally, tells NBN:
"I can guarantee a full, comprehensive and immediate commitment to a ceasefire on the part of the resistance, but the question is who will oblige Israel to stop its attacks from land, sea and air and the destruction of villages and houses?"
Berri Demands Ceasefire as Top Priority
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.
US Ambassador Meets Lebanon Leaders
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa met with Lebanon's President Aoun and Parliament Speaker Berri in Beirut today after meeting with President Trump and Secretary Rubio in Washington.
U.S. Embassy: "Ambassador Issa reaffirmed U.S. support for efforts to restore Lebanon's sovereignty and the state's monopoly of arms."
Berri Says US Working to Extend Ceasefire
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Berri:
There is a US effort to extend the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
- Asharg Al-Awsat Newspaper.
Iran Ex-Advisor Attacks Berri
Hosam al-Din Ashna, former advisor to Hassan Rouhani and a founder of Iran's intelligence service, attacked Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and warned of a split within Lebanon's Shiite community. He also condemned the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations.
Hezbollah Deems Ceasefire Talks Premature
Lebanon’s Al-Akhbar reports an Egyptian security delegation met a Hezbollah-linked figure under guidance of Naim Qassem to discuss a potential ceasefire initiative.
Hezbollah reportedly redirected talks to Speaker Nabih Berri, saying it believes the battlefield must play out first and that ceasefire efforts are “premature.”