There are increasing voices, both from inside and outside Lebanon, calling on Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to take a clear and decisive position regarding Hezbollah’s continued violation of the government decision that stipulates that weapons be restricted to the hands of the state. This comes in light of great pressure calling on him to announce a clear position that will end the current state of uncertainty.
Information indicates that Berri is facing direct external pressure demanding that he clarify his position on the party’s continued violation of the government decision, and the resulting consequences that may push Lebanon into war. These pressures focus on the necessity of declaring a clear position on the issue of weapons and the right to make decisions about war and peace, in light of government commitments.
In parallel, data indicate that Berri is also suffering from great internal embarrassment within his Shiite community due to Hezbollah’s policies, especially with regard to the impact of the party’s performance on the political and security situation, and the accompanying bearing of direct or indirect responsibilities in this regard.
The current demands focus on Berri quickly closing this file by taking a decisive position that clearly defines his position, whether by adhering to the government decision to disarm, or by continuing to make individual decisions that lead the country towards an open confrontation.
