Lebanon-Israel talks criticized as betrayal

A Lebanese faction has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, labeling them a betrayal of the nation's sovereignty and the sacrifices of its people. The statement criticizes the Lebanese leadership, including President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, for aligning with U.S. and Saudi interests and making concessions to Israel without gains. It asserts that these talks reflect submission rather than diplomacy and do not represent the majority of Lebanese who reject normalization with Israel. The faction emphasizes that the resistance remains the decisive force on the ground, regardless of the negotiations' outcome.