Pressure is mounting within Hezbollah's circles over discussions in Israel regarding potential normalization between Beirut and Jerusalem. Political sources in Lebanon told the pro-Hezbollah newspaper Al-Diyar that "the presidential office and the government" in Beirut have instructed relevant parties that any talk of normalization with Israel is entirely unacceptable. According to the report, the main reasons cited are the IDF's control over five points in southern Lebanon and alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement.
Lebanon has officially denied that indirect negotiations between the two countries are intended to lead to normalization. These talks focus on border disputes along the land boundary, excluding the Mount Dov area. Nonetheless, the mere reports of such discussions have unsettled Hezbollah and its Shiite ally, the Amal Movement.
Political figures in Beirut stressed that "Lebanon's position is decisive and enjoys a broad consensus, normalization cannot be forced upon Lebanon." However, they acknowledged that "the current balance of power may favor Israel, but the situation will not remain as it is." These officials suggested that the pro-Iranian axis, including Hezbollah, possesses "many cards" that have yet to be played.
"Despite ongoing efforts, the US administration fully understands that Lebanon cannot follow the path of normalization," the Lebanese sources explained. "Lebanon will continue to align with the united Arab stance, particularly that of Saudi Arabia, which links any discussion on this matter to a two-state solution, something Israel is currently far from accepting."
In this context, Hezbollah parliament member Ali Fayyad stated, "Lebanon has not accepted and will not accept normalization with the Israelis. Israel is an enemy that contradicts Lebanon's existence, identity, and interests. The resistance is a broad popular movement representing the majority of the people, and no one can ignore that."
It is worth noting that Hezbollah's political bloc lost its parliamentary majority in the last elections. During the conference, Fayyad addressed "relevant parties," warning: "Do not let anyone miscalculate."
