Hezbollah chief rejects Israel talks, warns disarmament ‘unacceptable’
Qassem said Hezbollah’s weapons will remain until Lebanon can defend itself, and warned direct negotiations with Israel would serve Israeli interests.
- Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem rejected disarmament and talks with Israel during a speech on Resistance and Liberation Day, declaring "Disarmament is extermination, and this is something we cannot accept."
- Speaking on Resistance and Liberation Day, Qassem argued Hezbollah's defensive capability is essential for Lebanon, claiming Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon was the first liberation in the Arab region achieved without an agreement.
- Criticizing regional actors, Qassem denounced Bahrain for imprisoning 41 scholars and labeled the US a dishonest mediator, asserting The Islamic Republic will succeed defending itself against aggression during operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Hezbollah on Sunday for ignoring ceasefire calls, accusing the group of "actively trying to drag Lebanon back into chaos and destruction" and pledging support for the Lebanese government.
- Qassem demanded Lebanese factions unite to confront Israeli aggression, insisting "Palestine will remain the compass" for Hezbollah's policies and calling for military deployment south of the Litani River.
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Qassem also rejected Israel-Lebanon talks, criticized the Beirut gov't and US sanctions, defended al-Qard al-Hassan, voiced support for Iran and Gaza, and denounced Bahrain's IRGC clampdown.
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