Within the framework of the diplomatic momentum ongoing for over 24 hours

Beirut _ Yesterday

Within the framework of the diplomatic momentum ongoing for over 24 hours, led by the Lebanese government delegation (headed by Nawaf Salam) in Washington, statements by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri came to provide political and field guarantees for Beirut's red lines, decisively outlining the domestic front's position in three primary points:

1. Rejecting a Partial Cessation and Mandating a Comprehensive Solution

Berri categorically rejected proposals raised two days ago regarding a "partial truce" (such as halting the bombardment of Beirut in exchange for freezing resistance operations). His advisor, Ali Hamdan, confirmed that the steadfast Lebanese demand is a complete and comprehensive Israeli ceasefire (encompassing airstrikes, shelling, land and sea operations, and bulldozing and destruction activities in the South).

2. Providing a Public Guarantee on Behalf of the Resistance

Berri took an advanced step by providing a "direct guarantee" of Hezbollah’s immediate and full commitment to the agreement if Tel Aviv adheres to it. Asking, "Who will compel Israel to stop its aggression?", he emphasized that the current obstacle lies in the absence of international guarantees for the Israeli side's commitment, rather than the position of the resistance.

3. Decoupling the Lebanese Track from the Iranian File

In a decisive diplomatic signal, Berri stressed that Lebanon needs a ceasefire "whether the agreement is separate from Iran or linked to it." He declared that the priority for the Lebanese domestic front and the resistance is protecting the land and immediately stopping the bleeding of war, without tying the fate of the South to the broader US-Iranian negotiation track.

What does this mean for the ongoing negotiation mechanism?

Politically, Berri’s positions are considered the "executive complement" to the diplomatic efforts led by Nawaf Salam’s government in Washington. While the government officially negotiates the legal formulations of Resolution 1701, Berri grants these negotiations "legitimate cover and executive power" on the ground by guaranteeing Hezbollah's stance in coordination with Tehran.