Lebanon Israel Agreement Coordination Updates

Also, viewers, to discuss this

further, joining us from Beirut is our colleague, Nahed Youssef, Al-Hadath correspondent. Good morning, Nahed. Welcome

to the show. What is the latest information regarding the operations of the implementation mechanism of the framework between Israel

and Lebanon, especially since there is talk about the arrival of an expected US military delegation to coordinate the implementation

of this agreement? What details do you have?

Go ahead. Indeed, it was announced a few days ago about

the appointment of the former head of the mechanism committee, General Joseph Clearfield, that he

will head the committee that will oversee the implementation of this agreement. Clearfield had

headed to Israel, and reports indicated that he will work on bridging viewpoints and will be

the coordinator between the two sides, provided there is no direct negotiation or coordination between Lebanon and Israel,

and that he will oversee the implementation of this agreement on the ground, meaning the principle of pilot

areas. Yesterday, the US Ambassador, Michele

Sison, after meeting the President, said that the delegation will arrive in Beirut.

During the upcoming days, meaning the date has not been set yet, and this

delegation will, of course, determine the mechanism to implement the framework agreement, and based on

the meetings that will be held for this purpose,

the implementation date on the ground will be set. Consequently, today Lebanon is anticipating the translation of

this agreement and the start of the process of

withdrawal. Today, the President met with the Army Commander, and this issue was also discussed,

especially regarding the talks about the readiness of the Lebanese Army. The Lebanese delegation

or the Lebanese side has always confirmed that the Lebanese Army is capable and ready

for the withdrawal. Yesterday, the US Ambassador said there must be no vacuum in the areas from which

the Israeli army withdraws. On Lebanon's part, it is ready and prepared to deploy

the Lebanese Army immediately upon the withdrawal of the Israeli army from these areas. Yes, also, are there

any statements or positions from Hezbollah regarding all these developments? Is there a stance

Hezbollah still says that it rejects this agreement and accuses it

of being a divisive agreement. But the President, on the other hand, the Prime Minister, and all who support this

agreement say that this agreement is the best possible. Even yesterday, the President said

that it is not among the best options, but what is the alternative? We have repeatedly told Hezbollah or anyone who rejects

this negotiation, "Provide us with an alternative." No one has provided any alternative, and certainly war is not an alternative

to this option. Therefore, the President is proceeding with this agreement and stresses that this

agreement was the best

possible way to stop the Israeli attacks. Today, there is also great reliance on the Lebanese President's visit

to Trump at the White House on the 21st of this month, after he received

an invitation to visit Trump. The President relies on American interest and Trump's interest in Lebanon

and his support for Lebanon, which would of course also contribute to pushing further towards

implementing this agreement and stopping Israel from what it is doing, especially since until

this moment, explosions are still ongoing in southern Lebanon. During the night

hours, there were bombings in Deir Seryan and Al-Khiam, and thus the bombings

and demolitions are still ongoing by the Israeli army in the areas that the Israeli army considers

its security zone. Is there a new specific deadline to implement the first phase of

the action agreement?

Until now, no deadlines have been given. There is anticipation for what will result

from this US military delegation, which will determine when the start of

the withdrawal implementation from the pilot areas will be, according to the coordination meetings that

it will hold. Therefore, Lebanon is now only waiting for this implementation to begin, so it can start

deploying its legitimate institutions, through the Lebanese Army, in these areas. In any case,

the coming days will reveal this to us. Thank you for all these details and clarifications you have provided.

With us from Beirut is our colleague Nahed Yousef, Al Hadath correspondent. Thank you, Nahed.