Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem says Israel must agree to a complete, time-bound withdrawal from Lebanon. In a televised address, he argues the ceasefire is in place and that the withdrawal should occur according to a timetable, adding that Israel must leave all Lebanese territory “without retaining an inch.” Qassem frames the demand as non-optional, stating that Israel has no choice but to withdraw fully, including from areas near the Litani River, which is about 30 km from the Israeli border.
The statement comes as ceasefire talks continue in the United States, with a fifth round of negotiations under way. It also follows reports of renewed violence on Tuesday, when at least two people are killed in gunfire involving Israeli troops, a development that raises concerns about the stability of the ceasefire. The sources present Qassem’s comments as part of Hezbollah’s position during ongoing diplomatic efforts between Israel and Lebanon.
