Hezbollah’s Qassem Demands Israel’s Unconditional Exit from Lebanon Amid US–Iran Talks
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declared that Israel must completely withdraw from every inch of Lebanese territory, calling recent US–Iran diplomatic moves a defeat for both Washington and Jerusalem. His address on Ashura drew tens of thousands of supporters to Beirut’s southern suburbs in the group’s largest rally since the regional escalation began. Qassem insisted there can be no normalization or cancellation of hostility that benefits Israel. The speech coincided with fresh US-mediated border talks in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli delegations. Despite an initial ceasefire in April, hostilities resumed and proposed new frameworks have yet to hold. The conflict has taken a heavy civilian toll, with over 4,200 reported deaths in Lebanon and additional strikes this week. Many rally-goers, like Abeer Ayash who lost her home and family members, remain unshaken and praise resistance fighters for their sacrifices.
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