Hezbollah Official: No Arms Talks Without Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon
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Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General Na'im Qassem declared that his organization will not negotiate disarmament without an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. He dismissed a proposed framework agreement as illegitimate and contrary to Lebanese law. Qassem also interpreted recent Israeli election results as a defeat and claimed Iran has successfully countered Israeli and US efforts to destabilize its regime.
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- Hezbollah will not discuss disarmament without Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, stated Na'im Qassem.
- Qassem rejected a proposed Israel-Lebanon framework agreement as illegitimate and unconstitutional.
- Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General called Israeli election results a defeat.
- Qassem claimed Iran has thwarted Israeli and US attempts to overthrow its government.
- He highlighted ongoing cooperation between Hezbollah and its allies in Lebanese politics.
Deputy Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Na'im Qassem, stated on Wednesday that the organization will not discuss disarmament as long as Israel occupies Lebanese territory and conducts attacks within the country. He emphasized that Israel must withdraw from Lebanon regardless of the government in power.
Qassem rejected a proposed framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, deeming it invalid and illegitimate. He argued that the agreement contradicts the Lebanese constitution, the Taif Agreement, existing laws, the presidential oath, and the stance of the Lebanese government. Qassem asserted that Hezbollah was formed in response to what he described as Israeli occupation, with support from the United States and other international powers.
Addressing the recent Israeli election results, Qassem claimed they signify a defeat. He also commented on the United States' situation, suggesting it is not better. He framed regional political developments as part of an ongoing conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran, asserting that Iran has thwarted attempts by Israel and the US to overthrow its regime. Qassem also claimed an agreement between Iran and the US has reduced Israeli activity against Lebanon.
Furthermore, Qassem highlighted the continued cooperation between Hezbollah, the Amal movement, and their allies in the Lebanese political arena. He also touched upon Lebanese sovereignty and the role of the Lebanese army.