Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal, demands full withdrawal

The militant group Hezbollah has publicly rejected a ceasefire agreement recently reached between Israel and Lebanon. The group communicated its stance to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, signaling a significant obstacle to lasting peace in the region.

Hezbollah's primary condition for accepting any agreement is a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory. This demand underscores the ongoing territorial dispute and the deep-seated mistrust between the two parties.

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Hezbollah rejects the agreement and insists that an agreement must begin with a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory.

Furthermore, Hezbollah has identified the return of displaced Lebanese citizens and the reconstruction efforts in Lebanon as "essential terms" for a future agreement. These points highlight the humanitarian consequences of the conflict and the group's focus on addressing the needs of its population.

While Hezbollah was not directly involved in the negotiations, its rejection complicates the situation. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April, but sporadic clashes have continued. The United States has been mediating the talks, and the recent agreement, announced by the U.S. State Department, was intended to de-escalate tensions.

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considers the return of displaced citizens, reconstruction efforts, and the release of Lebanese prisoners as essential terms