Hezbollah Leader Calls Israel-Lebanon Deal 'Humiliating'; Vows Weapons Won't Be Surrendered

Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, has strongly condemned the framework agreement signed between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States. Qassem described the deal as "a humiliation, a shame, and a renunciation of sovereignty," urging Lebanese authorities to correct their "errors that are destroying the country."

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It is a humiliation, a shame, and a renunciation of sovereignty.

In a detailed statement, the senior Hezbollah official declared that the agreement "lacks all validity." He asserted that his group would continue to act "by all necessary means and through international and Arab pressures" to ensure the Israeli enemy withdraws from Lebanon, referencing a memorandum of understanding signed earlier in the month. Qassem called on Lebanese authorities to rectify their mistakes, stating that such a correction would be a virtue and that Hezbollah is ready to cooperate for Lebanon's sovereignty.

Qassem specifically addressed the agreement's link between Israel's withdrawal and the disarmament of Hezbollah, calling it an "extremely dangerous proposal that crosses all red lines." He argued that this condition would make Lebanon a "toy in the hands of the Israeli enemy." Qassem firmly stated that Hezbollah's weapons "will not be handed over" and that no one has the right to deprive Lebanese people of their right to defend themselves and their land against the occupier and aggressor.

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It is time for them to rectify their errors, which are destroying Lebanon. Rectification would be a virtue that would be recorded in their favor after so many faults.

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key Hezbollah ally, called on his supporters to refrain from internal conflicts amidst limited protests following the agreement's announcement. Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun described the framework agreement as the "first step" toward regaining full sovereignty and pledged continued efforts to achieve this goal.

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The weapons will not be handed over at all, and no one has the right to deprive the Lebanese of their right to defend themselves and their land against the occupier of our territory and the murderer of our people.