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Hezbollah Links Lebanon-Israel Talks to Iran-US Diplomacy, Cites Israeli Violations
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Hezbollah Links Lebanon-Israel Talks to Iran-US Diplomacy, Cites Israeli Violations

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hezbollah insists Lebanon's negotiations with Israel must be linked to Iran-US talks, with party officials stating Lebanon would be the first item in any final agreement.
  • Hezbollah MP Hussein Hajj Hassan declared that Lebanon would be the first item on the agenda of any potential final agreement with Washington, including a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal.
  • The article details ongoing Israeli violations in southern Lebanon, including demolitions and artillery strikes, while the Israeli military states it will not allow Hezbollah to rebuild.

Hezbollah is asserting its influence over Lebanon's negotiations with Israel, demanding that any agreement be tied to broader Iran-US talks. Party officials have declared that Lebanon's issues, including a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal, would be the primary focus of any potential final deal with Washington.

The first item will be a permanent ceasefire, an end to the war and an Israeli withdrawal.

— Hussein Hajj HassanHezbollah MP Hussein Hajj Hassan explaining the party's stance on the agenda for potential final agreements.

Hezbollah MP Hussein Hajj Hassan conveyed this stance, assuring that Iranian officials had committed to prioritizing Lebanon's agenda. He also criticized the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, deeming it flawed and making disarmament contingent on Israeli satisfaction. Hassan reiterated Hezbollah's refusal to surrender its weapons, stating, "Disarmament is unattainable."

Disarmament is unattainable.

— Hussein Hajj HassanHezbollah MP Hussein Hajj Hassan reiterating the party's refusal to surrender its weapons.

Despite Hezbollah's firm position, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun insists on separating the Lebanese and Iranian negotiation tracks. Aoun has asserted that no one will negotiate on Lebanon's behalf and that the state will implement a monopoly on weapons. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue to carry out violations in southern Lebanon, including demolishing homes and firing on civilian areas. The Israeli military stated its forces have killed over 80 Hezbollah members and destroyed more than 200 sites during a recent deployment.

Under no circumstances will I allow anyone to negotiate on Lebanon’s behalf.

— Joseph AounLebanese President Joseph Aoun asserting the state's control over negotiations.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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