The framework agreement announced by Speaker Nabih Berri on border demarcation negotiations emphasized in its introduction the the April 1996 post war Understanding and Resolution 1701 on the basis of which periodic meetings are held exclusively between military officers.

And therefore the formation of the Lebanese delegation in the form mentioned and including civilian figures is contrary to the agreement.

The content of the April Understanding, and therefore the position of the Amal Movement and Hezbollah, and based on their commitment to national constants and their refusal to be drawn into what the Israeli enemy wants through its formation of its negotiating delegation

which includes mostly personalities of a political and economic character, declare their explicit rejection of what happened and consider it outside the framework of the understanding that the agreement was based on it, which harms Lebanon’s position and its supreme interest.

and constitutes a transgression of all elements of our country's strength and a strong blow to its role, resistance, and Arab position, and represents a recognition of the Israeli logic that wants any form of normalization.

The Amal Movement and Hezbollah are calling for the initiative to immediately revoke this decision and reconfigure the Lebanese delegation in line with the framework agreement.

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Statement released at almost 1:30 am.

The public statement was released after Hezbullah and Amal failed to persuade the Lebanese officials otherwise, namely the president.

Statement in Arabic: https://t.co/eZso3FYK5L

As reported by @alishoeib1970, a helicopter carrying the Lebanese delegation for negotiations just arrived in south Lebanon. https://t.co/rpAYhcVJQj

The Chief of Staff of the Occupation, Aviv Kochavi, announced that the exercises in the north will not be canceled: “The threat of the Corona is clear, but we must maintain decency. You must remember that no one informs dictates when war is. https://t.co/jzGeKj4UE7

The exercises will be limited to 3 days, instead of a week, in which active and reserve personnel will participate.The exercises will simulate a war against Hezbollah in the northern arena.

* It will be in the north, but not near the border, fearing Hezbullah's retaliation.

Translated by: @YounesZaatari

The negotiations are taking place at the Italian barracks near the UNIFIL HQ in Naqoura.

Red is Lebanese delegation
Blue is the Zionist occupation
Left is the U.S
Right is the UN https://t.co/DaZAKLs6qA

Negotiations ended today, second round is on the 28th.

Note: Just 1 and a half hours? How is that called negotiations.

UNIFIL frigate facing Naqoura today, where the negotiations were taking place.

Video by: @alishoeib1970 https://t.co/MlA5spLIP3

Lebanon: A source for Sputnik: The Lebanese delegation in the maritime border demarcation talks refused to take commemoration photos with the Israeli delegation.

Lebanon: Al-Mayadeen Correspondent: A round of indirect negotiations will be held every two weeks between Lebanon and the Israeli side, under the auspices of the United Nations.