Berri Criticizes Agreement as "Hybrid and Booby-Trapped"

The Speaker of the Parliament, Nabih Berri, issued a statement expressing his views on the recent agreement.

He stated, "Instead of this hybrid agreement, I could have seen a positive aspect at the start of the text if it had simply called for an unconditional ceasefire on land, sea, and air without demolishing what already exists. However, it was booby-trapped by adding a complete ceasefire only from Hezbollah's side, as well as the evacuation of all its members from south of the Litani River."

Berri added, "I could have accepted a positive reading if it mentioned a withdrawal beyond the occupied borders, but it was booby-trapped with experimental zones without the involvement of any active parties."

He continued, "To avoid prolonging, I agree with the following points:"

"1- The understanding of a full and comprehensive ceasefire without conditions on land, sea, and air, and without uprooting or demolishing what currently exists."

"2- The withdrawal of Hezbollah from south of the Litani River in parallel with the Israeli withdrawal from the occupied areas."

"The rest of the text is unjust and does not deserve to be mentioned."