BEIRUT: Hundreds of Hezbollah supporters staged protests in Beirut on Friday evening, opposing a newly announced agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The demonstrations saw participants riding motorcycles through central areas and near the airport, with Lebanese army checkpoints deployed across the capital to manage tensions.
State media reported that protesters, including individuals on mopeds, gathered in Hezbollah’s stronghold in southern suburbs before moving toward the city center. Some demonstrators blocked roads near the government headquarters and along the airport route, with footage showing burning tires and military forces dispersing crowds. Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah cautioned that enforcing the deal could risk civil conflict, stating, “What happened in Washington disrupts the Islamabad path—without resistance, nothing will pass.”
The agreement, part of broader U.S.-mediated efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, has drawn sharp criticism from Hezbollah, which has historically opposed direct negotiations with Israel. Local media outlets shared videos of the rallies, highlighting both the scale of the demonstration and the military’s response to maintain order. 