An Israeli political commentator reports that Hezbollah and its representative in the Beirut government, Nabih Berri, reject the proposed 'pilot' for a phased mutual withdrawal from occupied areas. The group insists on full unconditional withdrawal, declaring the concept 'dead on arrival.'
An Israeli commentator argued Monday that Hezbollah and Nabih Berri, the group's representative in the Beirut government, have firmly rejected Israel's proposal for a phased, mutual withdrawal from occupied areas in southern Lebanon. The commentator, whose analysis was cited by the source of reports, stated that Hezbollah and Berri oppose the so-called 'pilot' approach, demanding a full and complete IDF withdrawal from all Lebanese territory. The commentator characterized the Israeli proposal as 'dead on arrival' given the group's entrenched position.
This rejection extends a pattern of Hezbollah's stated positions. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Hezbollah officials, including Secretary-General Naim Qassem, have consistently rejected any ceasefire or withdrawal arrangement that does not include a full Israeli pullout and freedom of movement for Israeli forces. The group has publicly opposed 'safe zones' or 'test zones' in southern Lebanon, as well as any arrangement that would leave Israel with operational freedom.
The commentator's report does not provide the specific details of the Israeli proposal, nor does it indicate an official Israeli response to the rejection. The claim remains at the level of attributed analysis.
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