Qmati says Hezbollah won't accept 'partial ceasefire' with Israel

Hezbollah will not agree to a "partial ceasefire" with Israel, a senior official from the Iran-backed group declared Tuesday. Mahmoud Qmati, speaking to AFP, warned that "the Zionist enemy should know that any aggression against the suburbs could lead to a deeper and stronger response" from Hezbollah.

This statement comes amid reports of a potential deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Lebanese officials initially suggested that Israel would refrain from attacking Beirut's southern suburbs in return for Hezbollah ceasing attacks on Israeli territory. The Lebanese embassy in Washington had even released a statement indicating Hezbollah's acceptance of this U.S. proposal.

However, Hezbollah's official stance, as articulated by Qmati, indicates a rejection of any arrangement that does not constitute a full cessation of hostilities. While attacks against northern Israel appeared to have stopped on Tuesday, the group's refusal of a "partial ceasefire" suggests a demand for a comprehensive agreement.

The context of these negotiations involves ongoing tensions and exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israel. The group's firm position highlights its determination to resist Israeli actions and its readiness to escalate its response if provoked.

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We will not accept a partial ceasefire, the Zionist enemy should know that any aggression against the suburbs could lead to a deeper and stronger response.