Hezbollah chief says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon
Summary
Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, stated that the group will not disarm until Israel stops its attacks and leaves southern Lebanon. Despite a ceasefire, tensions remain high due to ongoing Israeli military actions and occupation of certain areas in Lebanon.Key Facts
- Hezbollah's chief, Naim Qassem, says the group won't lay down arms while Israeli actions continue.
- Israel launched an attack on Lebanon following a deadly incident involving Hezbollah's ally, Hamas.
- A United States-brokered ceasefire ended a full-scale war in November, but hostilities continue.
- Israel retains control of strategic border points and conducts near-daily airstrikes in Lebanon.
- Hezbollah demands Israeli withdrawal, stopping of aggression, prisoner release, and reconstruction before negotiating further.
- Recent Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon killed one person and injured others.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has expressed concerns over Israel's ongoing military actions.
- US demands that Hezbollah disarm by the end of the year amid continued tensions.
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