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Hezbollah chief again rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, refuses 'surrender'

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has rejected the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, calling it illegitimate and a threat to Lebanese sovereignty. In a televised address, he opposed provisions requiring Hezbollah’s disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment in southern Lebanon, while vowing the Iran-backed group would not surrender.

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Deadliest Israeli strikes since June kill seven in southern Lebanon

ISRAELI strikes on southern Lebanon have killed seven people in one morning, the deadliest toll in two months.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15

Hezbollah chief says Lebanon-Israel deal puts undue pressure on army

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem criticized Lebanese authorities for pressuring the army. He stated the framework deal with Israel subjects the army to undue pressure. Qassem questioned the patriotism and dignity of preserving the army's autonomy. Hezbollah rejects direct talks and refuses to surrender its weapons. The group urged Lebanese officials…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

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Hezbollah declares Israel-Lebanon framework "null and void", vows to continue resistance until total Israeli withdrawal

Hezbollah's Sheikh Naim Qassem has vehemently denounced the Lebanese-Israeli framework agreement, calling it a "humiliating surrender" and "null and void." He claims the deal undermines a superior Iran-US understanding and legitimizes Israeli occupation, jeopardizing Lebanon's sovereignty and the right of return for displaced citizens. Qassem vowed Hezbollah would continue its…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks

Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the nation would cease to exist if forced back into war, following US strikes on Iranian targets. These retaliatory actions, aimed at Iranian missile and drone sites, were in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Netanyahu hails Lebanon deal as Hezbollah rejects agreement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed a US-brokered agreement with Lebanon as a blow to Iran and Hezbollah, while the militant group's leader, Naim Qassem, rejected the framework as "null and void". The opposing stances underscored the uncertainty surrounding a deal intended to pave the way for peace…

France 24 · Jun 27

Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon security deal as 'surrender', vows armed resistance

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Saturday rejected the US-brokered security agreement signed a day earlier between Lebanon and Israel, calling it a "surrender to Israel" and declaring the framework "null and void". The group said the deal undermines Lebanon's sovereignty by linking an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah's…

The Times of India · Jun 27

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Bahrain condemns Iranian tit-for-tat drone attack as ‘flagrant threat’

No immediate reports of damage after Bahrain hit by ‘number of drones’ as ship in strait of Hormuz also targeted

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon security deal as 'surrender'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected a US-brokered security agreement with Israel, calling it a surrender and "null and void." He criticized provisions linking Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah's disarmament. Meanwhile, Israel conducted a drone strike in southern Lebanon, targeting an individual deemed a threat. Hezbollah insists an Iran-US memorandum of…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Hezbollah chief rejects any Israeli security zone in Lebanon

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his troops would remain in the country's south for "as long as necessary". Netanyahu said Sunday that "we will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon for as long…

The Economic Times · Jun 21

Iran-US peace deal under threat? Israel launches strikes at Lebanon despite ceasefire, killing 5

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah shattered Saturday as fresh Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon reportedly killed five, including a soldier and two children. This escalation, less than 24 hours after a US-Qatar brokered truce, raises serious doubts about the broader Iran-US peace framework. Both sides accuse each other…

The Times of India · Jun 20

US-Iran peace accord takes effect

A US-Iran agreement to extend their ceasefire and begin talks on a permanent peace deal is now in effect, with the presidents of the two countries signing the 14-point memorandum of understanding, White House officials have confirmed.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18

Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire terms

The full ceasefire faces its biggest obstacle: Hezbollah's apparent rejection.

Axios · Jun 7

Aoun tells Iran 'this is our country' as Araqchi warns of Lebanon's 'real enemy'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of exploiting Lebanon in its conflict with the US and Israel while calling for direct peace talks with Israel and Hezbollah’s disarmament.

Euronews · Jun 6

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The Economic Times · Jun 6

Trump claims Iran's missile arsenal decimated to 'maybe 21, 22 percent' following US strikes

US President Donald Trump claimed Washington has severely degraded Iran's missile arsenal, though intelligence reports suggest otherwise. Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rebuked Tehran for interfering in Lebanon and urged Hezbollah to choose diplomacy over continued military conflict with Israel following a recent ceasefire understanding.

AAP · Jun 5

US hits Hormuz radar sites after Iran launches drones

US strikes have targeted Iranian radar sites after drone attacks on maritime traffic, US Central Command says.

We Got This Covered · Jun 5

The US brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but Hezbollah was not part of the agreement that involves them

Sources note that the deal seems to hinge on Hezbollah's cooperation.

France 24 · Jun 5

'Not your country': Lebanese leaders rebuke Iran as Israel, Hezbollah trade attacks

Lebanon's president and prime minister criticised Iran on Friday for opposing the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel, saying their country should not be used by Tehran as a "bargaining chip" in talks with Washington. Despite the truce, Lebanese media reported continued Israeli attacks on the south…

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The Economic Times · Jun 5

Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war

Hezbollah rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon, vowing to continue resistance, while Israel stated it would not withdraw troops. This undermines President Trump's efforts to halt regional fighting and forge peace with Iran, which has made a Lebanon ceasefire a condition for any deal.

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