Beirut Faces Rising Tensions Amid U.S. and Italy Promises
The article discusses the escalating tension between House Speaker Nabih Berri and President Jozef Maïloun due to their disagreement over the negotiation process with Israel. Berri expresses doubts about the effectiveness and safety of the bargaining track, emphasizing that Lebanon must adhere to clear, actionable understandings on the ground, focusing on Lebanon's rights and pursuing Israeli occupation legally. Conversely, Maïloun believes there is an opportunity to leverage the international and regional roles to achieve positive results; however, Berri opposes this, stressing the need for clear guarantees and backing power for any potential agreement. Both parties affirm that their relationship is not at a break but remains incompatible regarding the future negotiation strategy and how to protect Lebanon's rights. It becomes clear that the main disagreement revolves around Lebanon's trust in international and Israeli guarantees, the right to pursue files related to Israeli crimes, and the ways to leverage the negotiation process for political and security benefits.
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