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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Loyalty Bloc Criticizes Lebanon Government for Free Concessions to Israel

The Loyalty Bloc has expressed firm condemnation of what it describes as the Lebanese government’s free concessions to Israel, calling for an immediate halt to such initiatives. The group urged rejection of any steps that benefit the Israeli side without resistance.

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 condemnation against what it labeled as free concessions made by the Lebanese government to Israel. The statement comes as the Bloc reaffirmed its stance against any form of normalization or yielding of national rights without consultation or consensus.

In its declaration, the Loyalty Bloc reaffirmed its opposition to decisions and policies that, according to the Bloc, undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty and the steadfastness of its people. The Bloc called upon the government to stop these concessions immediately and urged national forces to unite in resistance to any policies serving Israeli interests at the expense of Lebanon.

According to the statement, the Bloc emphasized that any concession to Israel, whether political, security, or economic, constitutes a grave violation of Lebanon’s position and weakens the country’s ability to stand up to external pressure. They warned that such actions damage the credibility of state institutions and risk encouraging further interference by Israeli interests in the region.

The Loyalty Bloc stressed that the path of resistance has always been the effective strategy in confronting Israeli aggression and policies. It viewed these concessions as a reversal of Lebanon’s historical stance of confrontation and resilience in the face of occupation and foreign domination.

Meanwhile, the Bloc called on all political and national entities to take a decisive stance against what it described as the government’s surrender to Israeli demands. The Bloc warned that the continuation of such a course would undermine Lebanon’s principles and threaten to divide national unity.

From its side, the Loyalty Bloc reiterated its commitment to protecting Lebanon’s rights and sovereignty. It called for collective national action guided by the principles of resistance and dignity, rejecting any policy that appears to align with or appease Israel.

In addition, the statement called for transparency and accountability regarding recent government decisions related to Israel, demanding that all such moves be brought under public scrutiny and national oversight. The Bloc sees involvement with Israeli agendas as a direct threat not only to Lebanon but also to the broader cause of resistance in the region.

The Loyalty Bloc concluded its message by reaffirming its alignment with all forces opposing Israeli policies and urged continued mobilization against what it called concessions made without mandate or legitimacy. It maintained that the only acceptable path forward is one rooted in national will, resistance values, and rejection of normalization with the Israeli entity under any pretext.

12 Dec, 14:01

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