Hezbollah rejects calls to disarm, says demands serve Israel
Summary
Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, stated that calls for the group to disarm benefit Israel, as the U.S. pressures Lebanon to take these steps. The U.S. wants Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah to stop Israel's military operations, despite a ceasefire. Lebanon insists that Israel should withdraw all its troops from Lebanese land before disarming Hezbollah.Key Facts
- Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected calls for the group to disarm, saying it benefits Israel.
- The U.S. is pressuring Lebanon to officially decide to disarm Hezbollah for talks to halt Israeli military actions.
- Last year, Hezbollah faced losses against Israel, losing leaders and fighters, and many supporters had to leave their homes.
- Hezbollah was part of a ceasefire deal to pull its fighters north of the Litani River, leaving the Lebanese army and peacekeepers in the south.
- Hezbollah has refused to fully hand over its weapons, although it has considered reducing them privately.
- Israel was supposed to withdraw all troops under the ceasefire, but it maintains positions in strategic areas in Lebanon.
- A Lebanese official mentioned international pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah in a formal cabinet decision.
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