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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Loyalty Bloc Denounces Lebanese Government’s Concessions to Israel

The Loyalty Bloc has publicly condemned what it described as free concessions made by the Lebanese government to Israel, and called for an immediate halt to these actions. The group criticized the government’s decision, emphasizing the need to preserve national sovereignty and resist pressures to appease Israeli interests.

BEIRUT, LEBANON – NOVEMBER 23: Security forces, civil defense, and firefighting teams arrive at the scene following an Israeli attack which killed five people and injured 28 violating the ceasefire in Dahieh region of Beirut, Lebanon on November 23, 2025. ( Houssam Shbaro – Anadolu Agency )

BEIRUT – The Loyalty Bloc has issued a strong denunciation of the Lebanese government, accusing it of making what the group terms ‘free concessions’ to Israel. In a firm statement, the bloc expressed deep dissatisfaction with the government’s approach, calling on officials to immediately put an end to these alleged concessions and re-evaluate their policies in light of national interests.

While addressing media channels, the Loyalty Bloc emphasized that the government’s stance poses serious concerns for Lebanon’s sovereignty and dignity. The bloc stated that such measures weaken the country’s position and undermine its longstanding principles of resistance, particularly in the face of Israeli pressure and aggression.

The statement labeled the concessions as unjustified and disconnected from the will of the Lebanese people, who have historically resisted normalization and collaboration with Israel. The bloc warned that these decisions risk entrenching dependency and compromise Lebanon’s ability to stand independently and in solidarity with regional causes.

From its side, the Loyalty Bloc reaffirmed its commitment to confronting what it views as inappropriate governmental tactics that could jeopardize national rights and stability. The bloc called on Lebanese institutions to reconsider their approach and to prioritize national resilience over appeasement.

In addition, the Loyalty Bloc warned against any further steps that could pave the way for broader concessions to Israel, noting the potential long-term implications on Lebanon’s unity and political stance. It reiterated the importance of resistance as a pillar of Lebanese identity and urged the public to remain vigilant and vocal in rejecting such government positions.

Meanwhile, the bloc’s statement served as a call to action for political forces, urging them to stand united in opposing what was described as a dangerous slide toward surrendering national imperatives. The Loyalty Bloc concluded its message by stressing that silence in the face of such policies only exacerbates the erosion of sovereign rights.

The declaration sparked significant reactions within political circles and across social platforms, with many resonating with the Bloc’s position while others called for more clarity on the government’s dealings. Amid these developments, the Loyalty Bloc maintained that its position stands rooted in the defense of Lebanon’s dignity and rejection of all forms of normalized interactions with Israel.

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