Berri Insists on Clear U.S. Statement with Israeli Ceasefire Commitment Before Hezbollah Response

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has reiterated his position that an explicit American declaration containing a binding Israeli commitment to halt military operations must be issued before Hezbollah announces its stance on ongoing developments.

The Lebanese parliamentary leader has made clear his expectation that any diplomatic framework moving forward requires Washington to first secure and publicly affirm Israel's agreement to a cessation of hostilities. Only after such a statement is released, according to Berri, should the militant group be expected to communicate its official position on the matter.