Nabih Berri Rejects US-Brokered Deal as Threat to Lebanese Unity

Berri characterized the terms as "dictates" that risk fracturing the country’s fragile political landscape. While the administration of President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has pursued direct dialogue with Israel to address the ongoing conflict, these efforts face fierce opposition from Hezbollah. The group views the diplomatic track as a capitulation, insisting that its military actions serve as solidarity with Iran during the broader regional standoff.

Israel views the agreement as a framework to secure its border, contingent on the disarmament of Hezbollah forces in the south. However, the proposal has deepened existing rifts within the Lebanese government. As Israeli forces maintain a security zone in the region, the diplomatic impasse persists. President Aoun continues to lobby the Trump administration to leverage its influence over Israel to secure a full withdrawal, even as military operations between the IDF and Hezbollah fluctuate between sporadic fire and uneasy truces.