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Qmati says Hezbollah open to talks with US, studying 'all options' as to Ali al-Taher

From Naharnet · () English

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  • Hezbollah is open to direct communication with the United States, depending on circumstances and national interests.
  • The party is exercising patience with the current political process for the complete liberation of Lebanese territory.
  • Hezbollah denies the presence of Iranian fighters among its ranks and asserts that sanctions will not deter its resistance project.

Mahmoud Qmati, a member of Hezbollah's Political Council, announced that the Iran-backed party is not entirely ruling out direct communication with Washington. The decision to engage with the U.S. will hinge on national interests and opportune circumstances, he stated.

The resistance has decided to be patient and give the existing political process a chance, with the aim of achieving complete liberation and the withdrawal of the occupation from Lebanese territory.

— Mahmoud QmatiExplaining Hezbollah's current strategy regarding political processes.

Qmati explained that "the resistance has decided to be patient and give the existing political process a chance, with the aim of achieving complete liberation and the withdrawal of the occupation from Lebanese territory." He emphasized Hezbollah's strength, stating that "the resistance remains strong and capable, and not responding to every attack does not signify weakness or incapacity." He further warned that "any Israeli attempt to advance and occupy new territories or positions will be met with a response from the resistance commensurate with the nature of the developments on the ground."

the resistance remains strong and capable, and not responding to every attack does not signify weakness or incapacity.

— Mahmoud QmatiAsserting Hezbollah's military strength despite ongoing conflict.

Regarding the strategic Ali al-Taher heights, Qmati affirmed that Hezbollah's current stance is to "stand firm and confront the situation, while studying all options related to the location." He categorically denied "the presence of any Iranian fighters within the ranks of the resistance in southern Lebanon."

any Israeli attempt to advance and occupy new territories or positions will be met with a response from the resistance commensurate with the nature of the developments on the ground.

— Mahmoud QmatiWarning against potential Israeli advances into Lebanese territory.

Qmati also considered that "linking the liberation of Lebanese territory to the issue of the resistance's weapons constitutes a dangerous path that infringes upon sovereignty and Lebanon's rights." He stressed that "sanctions and the financial blockade will not push Hezbollah to retreat from the resistance project or abandon it."

the resistance's current decision is to stand firm and confront the situation, while studying all options related to the location.

— Mahmoud QmatiAddressing the situation concerning the Ali al-Taher heights.
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