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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Loyalty Bloc Decries Lebanese Government’s Free Concessions to Israel

The Loyalty Bloc issued a statement condemning what it described as free concessions by the Lebanese government to Israel, calling for an immediate halt to such actions. The move reflects growing domestic opposition to policies perceived as compromising national interests in favor of the occupying entity.

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 released a statement strongly condemning what it described as free concessions made by the Lebanese government to Israel. The Bloc, which voiced its firm opposition, demanded an immediate cessation of these concessions by the authorities in Beirut. The statement emphasized the need to preserve Lebanon’s national principles and sovereignty in the face of dealings with the occupying entity.

According to the statement, the Loyalty Bloc criticized the Lebanese government for making what it termed unilateral steps, which it claimed benefit Israel without achieving any tangible gains for Lebanon. The Bloc labeled such actions as dangerously generous and warned of their implications, portraying them as a departure from Lebanon’s steadfast stance on regional resistance and sovereignty.

In addition, the Loyalty Bloc called on all national forces to confront and expose what it considered to be unjustified compromises. The group underlined that the government’s measures, absent any reciprocal gains, constitute a clear breach of the collective national responsibility. It demanded transparency and accountability, stressing that deals involving Israel should not occur outside the national consensus.

Meanwhile, the Loyalty Bloc reiterated its principled stance in support of resistance, pointing out that concessions to the occupying force only serve to weaken Lebanon’s position. It argued that any approach which does not prioritize firm resistance values endangers Lebanon’s dignity and the rights of its people.

From its side, the Bloc pledged to continue raising its voice against what it described as free and unjustified concessions. It asserted that such steps threaten to undermine long-held positions rooted in resistance and independence. The Bloc framed the issue not as an isolated policy matter, but as part of a broader struggle to preserve Lebanon’s legacy against normalization and occupation.

The Loyalty Bloc urged civil society and all political actors to reject the government’s course, calling for a united front committed to national principles and resistance identity. It further accused the authorities of bypassing proper consultation, and stressed that critical national decisions must be subjected to public scrutiny and rooted in Lebanon’s historical rejection of occupation and normalization efforts.

The statement culminated in a clear demand: all concessions perceived to benefit Israel must be halted immediately. The Loyalty Bloc warned that failure to act would cast doubt on the government’s commitment to protecting Lebanon’s rights and resistive role in the region. The group’s position aligns with a broader rejection of engagement with Israel that lacks mutual terms or protective frameworks for Lebanese interests.

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