Beirut, Lebanon – Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem called on the Lebanese state to halt any path of direct negotiations with Israel.
This comes amid ongoing tensions on the southern border and the repercussions of current regional developments.
A position on regional negotiations
In separate remarks, Qassem expressed his hope that Lebanon would benefit from any potential agreement between Iran and the United States,
referring to the ongoing negotiations between the two sides regarding the nuclear issue and several regional matters.
Qassem emphasized that any settlement in the region must take into
account the interests of the parties involved in the confrontation with Israel.
He also stressed that Lebanon should not enter into direct negotiations with Tel Aviv.
These statements come at a time of increasing discussions within Lebanon
about possible diplomatic avenues to reduce tensions on the southern border.
This is occurring amidst international efforts to contain the escalation.
Anticipation of the repercussions of international agreements
Qassem noted that any agreement between Tehran and Washington would have repercussions for the countries of the region,
expressing his hope that this would be reflected in the Lebanese situation.
The Lebanese-Israeli file is witnessing intermittent diplomatic activity.
This is taking place amidst international mediation efforts aimed at preventing the escalation of the confrontation.
Developments related to Lebanon, Iran, and Israel are receiving extensive regional and international attention.
This is due to their direct connection to regional security and stability in the Middle East.
