The Day Berri Reported Collapse of Negotiations with Israel

On October 21, Lebanese media continued to focus on the stalled negotiations with Israel. Morning reports highlighted Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri's statement that Israel rejected a US proposal, leading to warnings of potential war if disarmament was not pursued. Some outlets reported presidential efforts to unify stances post-rejection. Later, discussions emphasized Israeli military actions, including the destruction of Hezbollah positions in Jabal Rous, and the increasing pressure for direct negotiations with Tel Aviv. Hezbollah's communications were also noted as "insecure." In the afternoon, French diplomatic sources revealed Hezbollah still possessed weapons in the South, while the Lebanese cabinet convened amidst warnings of an imminent "explosion" and a crossroads for Hezbollah's fate.