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flag Lebanon’s parliament speaker insists May 2026 elections will proceed despite calls for delay over reforms and Hezbollah disarmament, as Israeli strikes escalate tensions.

flag Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has insisted that the May 2026 parliamentary elections will proceed as scheduled, rejecting calls from Western nations and the Quintet to delay them for reforms and Hezbollah disarmament. flag He emphasized Lebanon’s sovereignty and rejected shifting blame, citing his early nomination as a sign of commitment. flag While some lawmakers question the feasibility due to electoral reforms and security concerns, including voting rights for expatriates, Berri maintains the current electoral law will be followed. flag Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley have intensified, targeting Hezbollah’s missile stockpiles and escalating regional tensions, with Hezbollah condemning the attacks as a foreign-backed escalation.

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