📰 2 sources 5 articles · 9 Nov 2026, 08:13 → 3 days ago

Baabda–Hezbollah Contacts: Berri Mediation Without Breakthrough and Mutual Conditions

The story covers attempts to reopen a communication channel between the Presidency in Baabda and Hezbollah to resume dialogue, amid contacts described as timid and indirect through mediators. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri is mediating without a breakthrough, while Hezbollah conditions the annulment of the March 2 cabinet decision that deems its military wing outlawed; Aoun rejects this and insists on confining weapons to the state.

📍 Where things stand: Contacts remain timid and indirect through Berri's mediation without a breakthrough, with Hezbollah insisting on annulling the March 2 decision and Aoun rejecting this.

⏱️ Timeline

9 Nov 2026, 08:13 Sources of Al-Diyar reported that ongoing attempts to reopen the communication channel between Baabda and the southern suburbs, with the aim of resuming dialogue between the Presidency and Hezbollah, face several obstacles, most notably red lines declared by both sides.
10 Nov 2026, 06:28 Contacts between the Presidency in Baabda and Hezbollah were described as "timid" and are taking place through mediators, while Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri continues his mediation without any breakthrough.
10 Nov 2026, 06:38 Hezbollah conditioned dialogue on annulling the cabinet decision issued on March 2 that considers its military wing an outlawed organization, while President Aoun rejected this because it is a cabinet decision and because the state is committed to confining weapons without retreat.
10 Nov 2026, 06:54 Political sources informed of the matter told Al-Liwaa that nothing is settled regarding the attempt to hold dialogue between the Presidency and Hezbollah despite positive signals, pointing to efforts to achieve a breakthrough in the communication file and cautious reliance, and noting that Hezbollah is still unable to digest the government decision banning its military activity and the repeated demand to hand over its weapons.