Lebanese PM accuses Hezbollah chief of 'serving Israel' ahead of talks
A poll conducted by the International Information Company in Lebanon in May found that 84% of Druze, 77% of Maronites, and 72% of Orthodox Christians wanted a peace deal with Israel.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem of “serving Israel” on Tuesday, hours before US-backed talks between Beirut and Jerusalem. This accusation reversed Hezbollah's frequent claims against state officials. Salam stated that Hezbollah's actions, such as unilaterally dragging Lebanon into "absurd wartime adventures," provided Israel with pretexts to attack Lebanon and violate its sovereignty. He emphasized that "dialogue and unity can only be built through the courage to acknowledge the facts."
- Harel Chorev, a senior researcher, noted that the war was "terrible for Hezbollah," leading to the assassination of its long-time leader Hassan Nasrallah and most of its senior leadership.
- Hezbollah's actions resulted in "historic milestones" for the IDF and the demolition of 24 Lebanese villages due to the group's subterranean infrastructure.
- Politically, Hezbollah faces growing isolation, with polls indicating significant Lebanese support for an agreement with Israel.
- A "Call to Save Lebanon" initiative, supported by 400 public figures, advocates for state-only arms and state-led negotiations.
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