Hezbollah's Qassem outlines positions on weapons, Israel withdrawal, Iran-U.S. deal

Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem delivered a speech on regional developments, stating the group will continue resistance and reject disarming while occupation persists. He said Israel must withdraw per the November 27, 2024 agreement and Resolution 1701. Qassem rejected the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement as unconstitutional, claiming it undermines Lebanese sovereignty. He welcomed the Iran-U.S. agreement as strengthening the resistance and credited it with reducing aggression against Lebanon. Qassem emphasized ending American influence over Lebanese institutions and committed to reconstruction efforts using available resources and support from friendly nations.