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Hezbollah has ignited a legal controversy regarding direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel following a phone call between the ambassadors of both countries. The party argues that such a path requires constitutional amendments, while legal experts assert there are no constitutional barriers.
Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Reza Shibani refuses to leave Lebanon despite the government's expulsion order, reflecting the complex power dynamics in the country. The Lebanese government has not enforced the decision, resulting in a political stalemate.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated today that he is not calling for confrontation with Hezbollah but refuses to succumb to what he described as "extortion" by the party. These comments come at a sensitive time given the tense political climate in Lebanon.