Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejects proposed Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has firmly rejected the US-backed framework agreement proposed for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. In his latest remarks, Qassem described the plan as illegitimate and humiliating, asserting that Hezbollah would not surrender. He specifically railed against the proposed establishment of 'pilot zones' where the Lebanese army would be tasked with dismantling Hezbollah's military infrastructure. These comments come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict along Israel's northern border. By rejecting these conditions, the Hezbollah leader signaled the group's commitment to continuing its military stance.