The leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group “Hezbollah,” Naim Qassem, urged the Lebanese government to reject the talks with Israel scheduled for tomorrow, calling them “unnecessary.” This was reported by CNN.
“We reject negotiations with the Israeli organization,” Qassem stated. He added that such discussions are “useless” and require the agreement and consensus of Lebanon.
Qassem also noted that Israel “clearly states” that the goal of the talks is the disarmament of “Hezbollah.” “We call for the rejection of these negotiations,” he emphasized.
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Lebanese and Israeli diplomats intend to participate in talks in Washington tomorrow. This comes amid concerns that Israeli strikes in Lebanon could threaten the delicate ceasefire in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed hope that the talks would lead to a ceasefire, noting that it is “the responsibility of the Lebanese state, not any other party,” hinting at “Hezbollah.”
Lebanon expects a ceasefire after tomorrow’s talks with Israel. Meanwhile, Qassem stated that the group will not surrender and will continue to respond to Israeli attacks. “No one has the right to make this decision on behalf of the Lebanese people,” he added.
Israel currently occupies a significant part of southern Lebanon and continues to strike targets deep within the country. Lebanese authorities claim that since March 2, more than 2,000 people have been killed and over 6,500 injured.
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