Ali Fadlallah says Lebanon’s settlements are incomplete, calls for restraint and renewed negotiations

Ali Fadlallah, a senior Shia cleric, held a dialogue session at the Islamic Cultural Center in Harik, Beirut, titled “Patience in the Life of Imam al‑Hasan.” He invoked Imam al‑Hasan’s virtues and urged Lebanese citizens to practice patience and avoid reactive anger in social, political, sectarian, and family matters.

Fadlallah criticized the harsh language used in recent parliamentary sessions, saying it harms public trust. He expressed disappointment with the ongoing negotiations, arguing that the enemy’s obstinacy and delay make it prudent for the state to suspend talks until a comprehensive solution is possible. He warned that current “settlements” are incomplete and aim only to cool tensions rather than resolve underlying issues.

He called for renewed negotiations aimed at halting the war and preventing a wider regional explosion, emphasizing that global powers often act out of self‑interest rather than humanitarian concerns.