Hezbollah says it will not give up weapons despite US proposal
Summary
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected a proposal from the United States for the group to disarm. Qassem emphasized that Hezbollah would not surrender its weapons and highlighted the group's role in resisting Israeli expansion in Lebanon.Key Facts
- Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, rejected a U.S. proposal for the group to disarm.
- The proposal was part of discussions involving Lebanon's leadership and aimed at reducing tensions with Israel.
- Qassem emphasized that disarming would lead to increased Israeli military presence in Lebanon.
- U.S. diplomat Thomas Barrack was involved in efforts to negotiate the disarmament deal.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam viewed the U.S. proposal as a chance for Israel to withdraw.
- Lebanese leaders have committed to ensuring only the state controls weapons.
- Hezbollah was supposed to retreat north of the Litani River under a ceasefire agreement.
- The ceasefire also required Israel to leave Lebanon, but violations have occurred.
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