Aug 22, 2026
Hezbollah chief rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, refuses disarmament amid implementation struggles
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the June framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel calling for the group's disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon, declaring it 'illegitimate' and refusing to 'surrender.' The rejection comes as implementation falters, with Israeli sources citing the Lebanese government's reluctance to search for Hezbollah weapons in private homes.
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