A senior Hezbollah lawmaker has strongly criticised proposed direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, calling them a “blatant violation” of the country’s constitution and warning that the move deepens internal political divisions amid ongoing regional tensions.
The remarks were made by Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah, who said that engaging in direct talks with Israel undermines Lebanon’s legal and constitutional framework. He argued that such negotiations violate the “national pact” and core constitutional principles, which he said are meant to preserve national unity and collective decision-making on matters of war and peace.
Fadlallah said the timing of the initiative is particularly damaging, as Lebanon continues to face military escalation and political instability linked to the wider Israel–Hezbollah conflict. He warned that the decision risks further polarising Lebanese society at a moment when unity is needed to confront external pressures.
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The statement comes after Lebanese officials indicated that direct negotiations with Israel are being prepared, reportedly to be held under international mediation in Washington. The talks are expected to focus on security arrangements, border stability, and broader efforts to reduce hostilities along the southern frontier.
The Hezbollah parliamentary bloc has consistently opposed any form of direct engagement with Israel, maintaining that dialogue should not proceed without a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from contested areas. The group views such negotiations as politically legitimising an adversary it continues to be in conflict with.
The debate reflects deep divisions within Lebanon’s political system over how to manage escalating tensions with Israel. While some state officials see negotiations as a potential pathway to stabilisation, Hezbollah and its allies argue that the process undermines sovereignty and bypasses established constitutional consensus mechanisms.
As diplomatic efforts continue, the disagreement highlights the fragile balance within Lebanon’s internal politics, where questions of war, peace, and state authority remain deeply contested amid an evolving regional conflict landscape.
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