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Hezbollah chief rejects Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon
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Hezbollah chief rejects Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hezbollah chief Naim Qasem rejected Israel's desire to establish a security zone in southern Lebanon, calling it "impossible."
  • Qasem stated that the Lebanese army is responsible for protecting the country's sovereignty and that Hezbollah cooperates with it.
  • He accused Israel of aggression and held the United States responsible for Israeli actions, vowing self-defense against "criminal acts."

Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qasem, has strongly rejected the notion of an Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon, asserting that such a presence is "impossible." His remarks came in response to Israel's stated intention to keep its troops in the region.

The maintenance of Israeli forces on Lebanese soil is impossible.

— Naim QasemHezbollah's leader rejected Israel's intention to establish a security zone in southern Lebanon.

Qasem emphasized that Lebanon's sovereignty is protected by its own army, with whom Hezbollah collaborates. He declared that "there are no security zones for Israel" on Lebanese territory. This stance highlights Hezbollah's opposition to any Israeli military foothold or control within Lebanon.

There are no security zones for Israel on Lebanese territory.

— Naim QasemHezbollah's leader asserted Lebanese sovereignty and rejected Israeli claims.

Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East conflict on March 2nd, with Hezbollah supporting Iran against attacks from the United States and Israel. The Israeli military has since conducted ground operations in southern Lebanon, defining its actions as securing a zone approximately ten kilometers deep from the border to protect northern Israeli residents.

We have a Lebanese army to deploy, and it is responsible for protecting sovereignty, and it is with him that we cooperate.

— Naim QasemHezbollah's leader clarified the role of the Lebanese army in border security.

Despite a recent ceasefire announcement, Qasem accused Israel of aggression and placed full responsibility on the United States for these actions. He vowed that Hezbollah would defend itself, even if Israel escalates its "criminal acts." These statements were made following the opening of talks in Switzerland aimed at finalizing an agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

Israel is an aggressor and must leave. The United States assumes full responsibility for Israeli actions.

— Naim QasemHezbollah's leader accused Israel of aggression and blamed the U.S. for its actions.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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