Hezbollah’s Secretary General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, stated on Saturday that Israel has no alternative but to completely withdraw from Lebanese territory it currently occupies. The statement, made in Tehran, asserts that a full Israeli pullout is non-negotiable. Qassem did not detail specific timelines or conditions for the withdrawal. This declaration comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, frequently exchanging fire across the Lebanon-Israel border. The comments reflect Hezbollah’s firm stance on the issue of territorial sovereignty and its demand for an end to Israeli presence in Lebanon. The statement signals a potential escalation in rhetoric regarding the disputed territories. No immediate response from Israeli officials has been reported.
