Lebanons normalization with Israel "impossible"

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said Saturday that "normalization with Israel is out of the question."



All the relevant parties, including Lebanon, Israel, the United States, France, and the UN, should be included in indirect talks, Berri told Lebanese Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper.



"There is no objection to involving civilian experts when necessary, as was done during the demarcation of the Blue Line in 2000, when geological and mapping specialists were consulted," he said.



"All Israeli threats and airstrikes will not change our position on this matter," he added.



A ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Still, the Israeli army continues to conduct occasional strikes in Lebanon, saying its operations were against Hezbollah "threats," while maintaining forces at five main positions along the Lebanese border.