Lebanon's Berri says Israel violates all ceasefire agreements

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has accused Israel of systematically violating ceasefire agreements, according to remarks published on Sunday by the Lebanese news website El-Nashra.

Berri stated that Israel has "undoubtedly proven that it does not adhere to any ceasefire agreement and is violating all laws and agreements." He made these comments in reference to the repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon.

The Speaker also commented on the upcoming Israeli elections, describing them as "a battle in which everyone competes over who can kill and destroy the largest number." He emphasized that Israel is "always trying to turn southern Lebanon and its people into a bloody ballot box in the upcoming election competitions."

Berri's remarks come amid ongoing tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, where sporadic violations of the ceasefire have been reported. The ceasefire, brokered under international auspices, has been fragile since its inception, with both sides accusing each other of breaches.

According to the report by El-Nashra, Berri's statements reflect deep concerns in Lebanon about Israeli actions and their impact on regional stability. The Speaker's comments also highlight the intersection of Israeli domestic politics with its foreign policy, particularly regarding Lebanon.

The report added that Berri's remarks were made in the context of heightened political rhetoric ahead of Israeli elections, which he suggests may lead to further aggression against Lebanon. The Lebanese official's statements underscore the persistent challenges in maintaining peace in the region.