Hezbollah chief says supports state diplomacy to stop Israeli aggression
Summary
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem supports Lebanese state diplomacy to end Israeli aggression but criticizes civilian talks with Israel and the government's decision to disarm Hezbollah.
Key Points
- Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem supports Lebanese state diplomacy to end Israeli attacks and the November 2024 ceasefire deal.
- Qassem criticizes the inclusion of a civilian representative in recent Lebanon-Israel talks and urges reconsideration of the measure.
- Hezbollah opposes the government's decision to task the army with disarming Hezbollah, calling it a misstep.
- Qassem accuses Israel and the US of wanting Lebanon to negotiate under fire and vows Hezbollah's readiness to defend itself and not surrender.
