Hizbollah chief again rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, refuses 'surrender'
New Straits Times1h ago3 newsrooms in 3 countries
BEIRUT: Hizbollah chief Naim Qassem on Friday again rejected a deal struck between Israel and Lebanon and said his Iran-backed group refused to “surrender” nearly six months after war erupted with Israel.
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Why it matters
The rejection signals Hizbollah will not comply with terms meant to end active fighting, prolonging the conflict and complicating efforts to establish peace between the two countries.
Most affected
Lebanese civilians — Ongoing military conflict continues rather than ceasing under agreed terms.
Likely next
Whether Hizbollah clarifies its conditions for accepting any ceasefire, or whether Israel responds to the rejection.