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Hezbollah rejects Lebanon’s direct negotiations with Israel

Hezbollah rejects Lebanon’s direct negotiations with Israel

Summary

Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, has called on Lebanon to cancel an upcoming meeting in Washington with Israeli representatives. He believes that engaging in direct talks will not be productive as Hezbollah is still in conflict with Israel.

Key Facts

  • Hezbollah's leader is Naim Qassem.
  • Qassem wants Lebanon to stop a planned meeting in Washington with Israel.
  • The meeting involves direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.
  • Hezbollah, an organization backed by Iran, is at war with Israel.
  • Qassem describes direct talks as ineffective.

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