Lebanese MP Fouad Makhzoumi, a prominent Sunni political figure, publicly endorsed the trilateral framework agreement Israel and Lebanon signed Friday night with U.S. backing, calling it a historic milestone.
Lebanese MP Fouad Makhzoumi, a prominent Sunni figure and member of parliament, on Saturday morning voiced unequivocal public support for the trilateral framework agreement signed between Israel and Lebanon late Friday night in Washington, with the United States as a partner and guarantor. In a written statement, Makhzoumi described the accord as "a historic milestone and a decisive step toward achieving a just and sustainable peace with Israel," adding that it resolves long-standing issues through diplomacy and strengthens the Lebanese state's sole authority over arms — effectively ending Hezbollah and other militias' weapons. He praised the U.S. role as a "reliable strategic partner." The endorsement comes after a wave of pro-Hezbollah riots in Beirut following the signing, as reported by The Zioneer on Friday. Makhzoumi's statement marks the first prominent Sunni political backing for the deal, contributing to what the Abu Ali Express outlet assessed as a majority in Lebanon in favor of the agreement, including Christian and Sunni support. The framework deal, signed after five rounds of U.S.-mediated talks, was described by Secretary of State Marco Rubio as "the beginning of the beginning."
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