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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanese territory on a set timeline, promising cooperation with the Lebanese Army and denouncing interference in Lebanon’s affairs, as Washington-brokered talks about a pilot withdrawal and broader ceasefire continue amid notes of Iran-US discussions and ongoing regional tensions.
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem vowed the group would not surrender and urged Lebanon to withdraw from direct negotiations with Israel in favor of indirect talks, arguing the current talks benefit Israel. He highlighted Hezbollah’s willingness to stay on the battlefield and outlined five Lebanese aims: stopping Israeli attacks, removing all IDF presence and deploying the Lebanese Army in the southern Litani area, freeing prisoners, returning displaced people, and reconstruction. He also noted Iran’s support and referenced a US-Iran deal that included a ceasefire in Lebanon, while Lebanon’s President Aoun pressed the US to pressure Israel to halt operations.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warned Lebanon's government against disarming the group, threatening civil war and emphasizing their resistance, while Lebanese officials condemned his comments and moved to disarm Hezbollah, highlighting tensions over weapons control and sovereignty.
Naim Qassem, the new leader of Hezbollah, delivered a defiant speech amid ongoing Israeli attacks, asserting the group's military capabilities despite recent leadership losses. Qassem's subdued style contrasts with his predecessor Hassan Nasrallah, raising doubts about his leadership effectiveness. The U.S. and Israel hope for a ceasefire deal with Lebanon, but Hezbollah's commitment to fighting as long as Israel's conflict with Hamas continues complicates negotiations. The group's history of violating agreements further challenges potential resolutions.