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Matri: Israel's prisoner release signals U.S. influence
Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri stated that Israel's release of a number of Lebanese prisoners reflects American pressure for greater flexibility in negotiations with Lebanon, and he anticipated that a new round of talks would be held soon. He explained that Lebanon aims to maintain its negotiating independence despite the influence of US-Iranian negotiations on the Lebanese situation, and that the delay in the process is due to the late return of refugees and decreasing external support. He also emphasized that the government remains firm in its stance on arms, and that the implementation of resolutions depends on the Lebanese army's capabilities. Mitri pointed out that the idea of buffer zones has become an Israeli doctrine, with Israel considering the area south of the Blue Line a secure buffer zone, accusing Lebanon of infiltration into it. The situation is further complicated in the Al-Tahir area, which was once considered an Israeli military operations center. Economically, Mitri viewed the passing of the financial gap law as an important step toward reaching an agreement with the International Monetary Fund, but he criticized internal Lebanese opposition to it, despite the urgent need to address the economic crises.
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