Israel and Lebanon signed a framework deal last week to end months of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Hezbollah's opponents, including Samir Geagea and Sami Gemayel welcomed the deal. So did President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam who had already vowed to extend the state's authority to all Lebanese territories.

Free Patriotic Movement leader Jebran Bassil voiced reservations but warned against dismissing it entirely.