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Nahar Net
a day ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
MP says Hezbollah has 'nothing to offer' before govt. honors 'commitments'
by Naharnet Newsdesk 31 May 2025, 11:41 Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah on Saturday said 'the stances we're hearing from some of the government components do not only contravene the Ministerial Statement, but are against it and its total opposite.' These stances 'evade the responsibilities that were pledged to the Lebanese people,' Fadlallah added. He noted that the first three clauses of the Ministerial Statement talk about post-war reconstruction, deterring Israel and taking steps to liberate Israeli-occupied Lebanese territory. 'But what have they done regarding these three clauses? Has the government implemented what it had committed itself to in the reconstruction file? There are five or six clauses that should be implemented before tackling the issue of defending Lebanon, which requires a national security strategy,' Fadlallah added, referring to the thorny issue of Hezbollah's arms. 'Let no one ask us to implement the Ministerial Statement in a reversed manner, in a way putting the cart before the horse. Implement your obligations first and then request things from us, because we no longer have anything to offer to anyone in any form, neither in south Lebanon, nor outside south Lebanon, nor in any region, because we have offered what we have and we've implemented what we had committed ourselves to on all levels,' the lawmaker went on to say. 'According to the constitutional and legal texts, the incumbent government is obliged to implement the stipulations of this Ministerial Statement, and we have no other words about anything else. When they implement these clauses we would talk about the other things,' Fadlallah added.
LBCI
3 days ago
- General
- LBCI
Hezbollah's arsenal remains: Lebanon stalls on disarmament as international community awaits
Report by Maroun Nassif, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi February 26, 2025, marked the confidence vote session of Lebanon's new government. Ninety-two days have passed since then, but there has been no tangible progress on one of its most critical commitments: disarming all non-state actors and ensuring that weapons are solely in the hands of the Lebanese state. Despite repeated promises, Lebanon's official stance on the issue has moved at what critics describe as a "snail's pace." The international community continues to watch closely, expecting decisive action. Yet, Hezbollah maintains that it is willing to cooperate—only once the government fully implements both the ministerial statement and the inaugural presidential speech. When asked to clarify this position, MP Hassan Fadlallah confirmed that cooperation remains conditional. While the Lebanese Army has reportedly deployed across most of the area south of the Litani River, except the five Israeli-occupied hills, and has secured approximately 80% of Hezbollah's weapons stockpiles in that region, the remainder lies in areas that require demining. Efforts are ongoing, but they are far from sufficient. The broader concern remains north of the Litani, where Hezbollah's arsenal has not been addressed. Both President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are reportedly fully aware of the need to resolve this matter. Meanwhile, Israel has shown no intention of withdrawing from the five occupied hills and continues its violations and targeted assassinations. Talks over Hezbollah's detained fighters remain stalled, leaving the process in a political deadlock. Observers now question whether a breakthrough might come from initiating a national defense dialogue—one that Hezbollah might join unconditionally—or from jumpstarting reconstruction efforts to build trust, potentially starting with the $250 million World Bank loan designated for that purpose. In any case, the issue of disarmament requires urgent action before the country risks sliding back into a broader conflict—something Israel may be preparing for more eagerly than any other scenario.
Saba Yemen
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
MP Fadlallah: Washington preventing Lebanon's reconstruction
Beirut - Saba: MP Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, affirmed that the United States was and continues to be a supporter of the Zionist aggression against Lebanon, emphasizing that the Lebanese state is responsible for the reconstruction issue. MP Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc in the Lebanese parliament, said in a press conference that "the Israeli aggression against Lebanon was and continues to be supported by the United States." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Nahar Net
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Fadlallah denies Hezbollah tried to smuggle gold through airport
by Naharnet Newsdesk 4 hours MP Hassan Fadlallah on Wednesday categorically denied that Hezbollah was behind an attempt to smuggle gold through the Rafik Hariri International Airport, urging authorities to reveal to public opinion all the details related to the allegations. 'I stress our keenness on the airport's security and on enforcing laws on everyone and providing a safe environment for this vital facility, and we have greatly contributed to assisting official security authorities to accomplish this mission,' Fadlallah added. The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday that Lebanon had recently foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle more than 50 pounds (around 23 kilograms) of gold to Hezbollah through the airport. 'Hezbollah is the party that works according to the constitution and laws and its competency, integrity and fight against corruption were acknowledged at a time the U.S. administration was protecting corrupts in Lebanon,' Fadlallah went on to say. Apparently hitting back at U.S. President Donald Trump, Fadlallah said 'what caused the tragedies of the Lebanese people is the Israeli entity, especially in its latest aggression against Lebanon.' Fadlallah also called on the Lebanese state to 'put the file of reconstruction on the agenda of the Arab Summit.'
Nahar Net
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Fadlallah denies Hezbollah tried to smuggle gold through airport
by Naharnet Newsdesk 14 May 2025, 13:45 MP Hassan Fadlallah on Wednesday categorically denied that Hezbollah was behind an attempt to smuggle gold through the Rafik Hariri International Airport, urging authorities to reveal to public opinion all the details related to the allegations. 'I stress our keenness on the airport's security and on enforcing laws on everyone and providing a safe environment for this vital facility, and we have greatly contributed to assisting official security authorities to accomplish this mission,' Fadlallah added. The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday that Lebanon had recently foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle more than 50 pounds (around 23 kilograms) of gold to Hezbollah through the airport. 'Hezbollah is the party that works according to the constitution and laws and its competency, integrity and fight against corruption were acknowledged at a time the U.S. administration was protecting corrupts in Lebanon,' Fadlallah went on to say. Apparently hitting back at U.S. President Donald Trump, Fadlallah said 'what caused the tragedies of the Lebanese people is the Israeli entity, especially in its latest aggression against Lebanon.' Fadlallah also called on the Lebanese state to 'put the file of reconstruction on the agenda of the Arab Summit.'
