Senior Lebanese official slams U.S.-brokered deal with Israel, warns of divisions
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has rejected a U.S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel, warning it could lead to national divisions. The deal, which Israel supports, outlines a framework for the Lebanese army to take control of southern regions as Israeli forces redeploy.
Why it matters
The rejection highlights the deep political fractures in Lebanon and the ongoing volatility of the U.S.-Iran-Israel regional conflict.
Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key ally of Hezbollah, on Monday (June 29, 2026) slammed a U.S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel, warning it could lead to attempts to divide Lebanese and said it would not be implemented.
The article presents the viewpoints of both the Lebanese official and the Israeli government, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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