Hezbollah's representative in the Lebanese parliament, Hassan Fadlallah, has strongly opposed the agreement between Israel and Lebanon reached in Washington, accusing the Lebanese authorities of making concessions under pressure.
In a statement to the media, Fadlallah said the agreement undermines Lebanon's sovereignty and weakens the country's position vis-à-vis Israel. According to him, the decisions taken by official Beirut constitute "unilateral and unjustified concessions."
"The path that the Lebanese authorities are following will only weaken the country and serve the interests of the Israeli enemy," the Hezbollah official declared.
He also warned that the agreement could cause new tensions within Lebanon and deepen the political crisis in a country that has been facing instability for years.
Bejruti dhe Tel Avivi arrijnë marrëveshje - ushtria izraelite tërhiqet pjesërisht nga jugu i Libanit
On the other hand, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the agreement as an important step for his country's security.
In a video message, he said Israel would continue to maintain the buffer zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms.
"We will maintain the buffer zone until Hezbollah disarms and as long as the threat to Israel exists," Netanyahu said.
The Israeli prime minister also described the agreement as a blow to Iran, accusing Tehran of seeking to influence developments in Lebanon.
"Israel, Lebanon and the United States are sending a message to Iran: you have no role in Lebanon. Neither you, nor Hezbollah, nor any terrorist organization," Netanyahu declared. /Telegraph/
