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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 condemned what it described as the Lebanese government’s free concessions to Israel, urging an immediate end to such policies. The Bloc emphasized its opposition to any form of leniency shown to the occupying entity, calling for these measures to be ceased without delay.

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 )

The Loyalty Bloc issued a strong statement condemning what it labeled as the Lebanese government’s free concessions to Israel. In a firm tone reflective of growing discontent among certain political factions, the Bloc called for the immediate cessation of such actions, asserting that these concessions serve only to empower the occupation and undermine Lebanon’s stance.

According to the statement, the Loyalty Bloc rejects any policy that it views as offering advantages or accommodations to Israel without reciprocal commitments. The group stressed that the Lebanese government’s actions undermine national interests and weaken resistance efforts that stand firmly in opposition to the occupation.

The condemnation comes amid a climate of heightened concern over national sovereignty and the perceived erosion of Lebanon’s independent decision-making in the face of Israeli pressure. The Loyalty Bloc framed its position as a call for unwavering resistance and a protection of Lebanon’s dignity in dealing with the occupying force. The statement made no mention of specifics but highlighted its categorical opposition to the current governmental approach.

In addition, the Bloc stated that these concessions, described as free and unjustified, fall outside the framework of national consensus and do not align with Lebanon’s historical position regarding the occupation. The Bloc called on all sectors of the Lebanese political spectrum to reject any policy that facilitates concessions to Israel, warning that such an approach undermines Lebanon’s rights and emboldens aggressive policies by the occupying entity.

From its side, the Loyalty Bloc stressed that any move toward normalization or leniency in dealing with Israel should be halted immediately. The statement underscored a need to adhere to the principles of resistance and national dignity and urged the government to reconsider its recent approaches in light of mounting criticism.

Meanwhile, the Loyalty Bloc reaffirmed its commitment to confronting Israeli policies and its opposition to what it views as the erosion of Lebanese sovereignty. It characterized the government’s steps as a deviation from Lebanon’s collective stance on resistance and called on institutions and the public to stand against the normalization of relations with the occupation.

The statement concludes with an appeal for clarity and accountability, demanding that the government reverse any measures that may favor the Israeli side. The Bloc labeled such actions as harmful to Lebanese interests and warned of their potential to destabilize the region further.

The Loyalty Bloc’s declaration adds to ongoing political debate within Lebanon regarding its dealings with Israel, as tensions continue over narratives of resistance and national integrity. With this latest development, the Loyalty Bloc has positioned itself firmly against what it perceives as dangerous concessions, aligning with broader calls for protecting Lebanon’s independence and resisting occupation-driven pressures.

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