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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Loyalty Bloc Condemns Lebanon’s Free Concessions to Israel and Demands Immediate Halt

The Loyalty Bloc in Lebanon has strongly condemned what it termed the government’s free concessions to Israel. In a firm statement, the group called for an immediate halt to such actions, expressing concern over their implications. The position deepens internal debate over the state’s dealings with Israel.

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 )

In Lebanon, the Loyalty Bloc issued a firm condemnation of what it described as the government’s continued free concessions to Israel. The bloc voiced its objection in a clear and direct statement, warning against the consequences of these policies. It also called for an immediate halt to all such concessions, underscoring the need for national alignment against what it views as unjustified compromises.

The loyalty-aligned representatives emphasized their rejection of what they define as a pattern of unilateral decisions by the Lebanese government that benefit Israel without offering Lebanon any tangible gains. These statements came amid heightened scrutiny over state positions regarding dealings with the occupying entity, as voiced by the Bloc in its official remarks.

Meanwhile, the Loyalty Bloc reiterated its stance that government policies should reflect the national consensus and historical resistance perspective. It stressed that any approach displaying flexibility towards Israel is not consistent with the sacrifices made by the Lebanese in the struggle against aggression and occupation. According to their declaration, concessions that appear to serve Israel’s interests undermine the principles affirmed by multiple national factions.

In addition, the Loyalty Bloc stated that the Lebanese people had long resisted pressures and encroachments related to border, land, and sovereignty rights. They voiced regret over what they perceive as a growing pattern of normalization initiatives pursued by official Lebanese channels at the expense of popular and resistance-driven will.

From its side, the bloc emphasized the urgent necessity to reconsider all policies and actions that might be interpreted as offering political or strategic advantage to Israel. It called on the government to refrain from any steps that lack a measured national mandate, warning that such concessions could have long-term repercussions for Lebanon’s sovereignty and resistance legacy.

The Loyalty Bloc’s condemnation adds to existing discourse within Lebanon surrounding interactions with Israel and highlights a widened gap between sections of authority and resistance-aligned blocs. The bloc asserted that the current moment requires unity around the principles of defiance and self-determination, not steps viewed as acquiescence or weakness in the face of occupation.

In conclusion, the Loyalty Bloc reaffirmed its commitment to opposing any concessions or policies perceived to undermine Lebanon’s historical stance toward Israel. It insisted that the government’s path must be anchored in the will of its people, particularly those who have long stood firm in the defense of national dignity and rightful opposition to Israeli policies.

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