The Hezbollah movement opposes direct talks between Lebanon and Israel and does not expect positive results from them, Mahmoud Komati, deputy head of Hezbollah’s political council, told Sputnik.
“The ceasefire in Lebanon is thanks to Iran. We do not expect positive results (from the talks) regarding Lebanon. We categorically reject direct talks between Lebanon and the Israeli enemy and do not accept them at all,” Komati said.
According to the movement’s leadership, it was Iran’s tough stance that forced the US and Israel to agree to ceasefire talks in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Washington and Tel Aviv are attempting to portray the situation as if they were the initiators of these talks.
“The pressure in this direction stems from the fact that Israel does not recognise either Lebanon or the Lebanese state and rejected the president’s proposals regarding negotiations. And suddenly today, Israel agreed to negotiate with Lebanon. This happened thanks to Iran, as a result of the Islamic Republic’s victory in Iran and its victory over Israel and the United States. This prompted (US President Donald) Trump and (Benjamin) Netanyahu to hasten to restore authority in the Lebanese state so that the ceasefire in Lebanon would not appear to be the result of Iranian efforts,” Komati explained.
Saudi broadcaster Al Hadath reported citing an official Lebanese source that Lebanese-Israeli talks would take place on Tuesday. The United States guaranteed Lebanon that Israel would not bomb Beirut before the talks began.
