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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri during the parliamentary session of Oct. 19, 2026, in Beirut. (Credit: Photo taken from the Parliament's Flickr account)
Add as preferred on Google Nabih Berri's latest remarks stand out. On Wednesday, the Parliament speaker said in an interview on Voice of Lebanon radio that his relationship with his longtime ally, Hezbollah, had been "closer" under Hassan Nasrallah, the party's former secretary-general. Of course, the disagreements between Amal and Hezbollah are no secret, especially since the latter joined the regional war in March in solidarity with Iran. But Berri has always made sure to remain discreet about the issue, insisting on the strength of the alliance.Even though he departed from his usual restraint, this obviously does not mean the two allies are on the verge of a split. Berri is no stranger to political double-dealing. Just a few hours after his remarks, he once again came to Hezbollah's defense, helping prevent the case involving explosive... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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