Hezbollah leader Fadlallah rejects Washington agreement, warning enforcement could trigger conflict with US support.
Hezbollah official Hassan Fadlallah declared the group will resist any enforcement of a US-backed agreement in Lebanon, warning it could lead to civil war with American support. Hezbollah, a dominant political and armed faction, insists no deal affecting southern Lebanon or disarmament will proceed without its approval, despite not being a formal signatory.
Fadlallah rejected direct Lebanon-Israel negotiations and a one-sided ceasefire, framing the Washington agreement as an attempt to disrupt Islamabad’s diplomatic track. The group’s opposition underscores its influence over Lebanon’s government, which would formally negotiate any deal but lacks authority to implement it without Hezbollah’s consent.
The stance raises risks of escalation, particularly if Lebanese authorities attempt to enforce terms without Hezbollah’s backing. Markets may monitor developments for potential spillover effects on regional stability and energy supplies.