Hezbollah’s leader, Naim Qassem, has publicly denounced the recently proposed maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which was facilitated by the United States. Qassem characterized the deal as “humiliating,” offering no further specific details regarding his objections. The agreement aims to resolve a long-standing dispute over offshore oil and gas resources in the Mediterranean Sea. While details of the proposed agreement have been reported, official confirmation and ratification from both sides are still pending. This rejection introduces a potential complication to the negotiations, given Hezbollah’s significant political and military influence in Lebanon. The group’s stance could impact the Lebanese government’s ability to finalize and implement the deal. Further reactions from Lebanese officials and the Israeli government are anticipated.