Hezbollah: No ceasefire with ‘free rein’ for Israel to attack

Hezbollah’s leader, Naem Qassem, rejected any ceasefire agreement that would allow Israel to carry out attacks in Lebanon without restriction. “There is no such thing as a ceasefire with freedom of movement for Israel,” Qassem said. His statement comes amid ongoing talks over a potential truce between the two sides. Hezbollah insists that any deal must include clear limits on Israeli military operations. The comment signals a major obstacle to any ceasefire, as Israel has demanded the ability to strike targets it deems a threat inside Lebanon.