Berri says only 1701 on table, 'rejects German and British role'
Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that only U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006) should be present on the table of negotiations, adding that “both sides should work on implementing its stipulations and commit to them, not only the Lebanese side.”
Commenting on the flurry of optimistic Israeli media reports in recent days, Berri told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper that Lebanon has not been officially informed of any new suggestion.
“Lebanon is waiting for tangible proposals to be submitted in order to act accordingly,” the Speaker added.
Western diplomatic sources meanwhile told the daily that “Berri has objected against one of the most important elements of the proposed solution,” noting that “there are efforts to resolve Berri’s objection against German and British participation in a mechanism that is being suggested to implement Resolution 1701, which also comprises the U.S. and France.”
13 November 2024, 14:07
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Yeah, because 1701 was so easy to avoid the last time, so now you want it unchanged back, right? I expect more cloudy skies over Beirut now.
13 November 2024, 16:10
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Put Berri in Jail now! Enough acting as HizbIran spokesman! Enough hijacking Shia! Enough of this dinosaur killing Lebanon unique opportunity for permanent peace and prosperity! Implementing UN 1559 will immediately insure withdrawal of Israeli army and open flood of aid to army and country. Only then diaspora will return in mass to transform Lebanon into the Switzerland of the Middle East. Hizbollah is nothing but Iranian Brigade (Iran Foreign Legion) destroying Lebanon to benefit Iran Tyrants. Hizbollah is a threat to civil peace even if only one arm hideout remains. Army must completely disarm Hizb and put its leaders in jail for being foreign agents. Hizb is not defending Lebanon but its Iranian rockets and tunnels while Lebanon is being destroyed. All Hizb properties must be confiscated to help displaced and all politicians that allowed its arms and occupation should be brought to justice. No 2-state solution without disarming Hizb & Hamas, if Berri truly cares about Palestinian!
