Rita El Jammal

Officials and residents in Ghandouriyeh reject both the Israeli statements and remarks by Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

The army has emerged as a central force in Lebanon’s political landscape, with officials warning against dragging it into confrontation with the public.

Legal experts warn Article 13 of the Lebanon-Israel agreement could restrict Beirut's ability to pursue Israel through international legal forums.

Most Lebanese parties reject the US-backed Lebanon-Israel agreement, with Hezbollah vowing to block its implementation.

Israel has said that it will not withdraw from parts of south Lebanon 'even if Washington asks us to do so', as Lebanon seeks full control of its territory

The calls come as at least 37 people have been detained by Israeli forces from the south, and talks resumed in Washington.

"If talks with Hezbollah were expected to serve Lebanon and secure Syria's interests, then why not?" he told Al Mashhad TV.

Discussions are underway over a broader security framework for southern Lebanon, amid Israel's continued occupation and the issue of Hezbollah's arms.

Israeli leaders rejected the Lebanon provisions of the US-Iran agreement and said troops would remain in occupied areas of southern Lebanon.

The Israeli offensive on Lebanon leaves over 14,000 dead and wounded and displaces around one million people amid ongoing bombardment and destruction.