Hezbollah demands Lebanon halt Israel talks, threatens ‘appropriate response’

Hezbollah has called on the Lebanese government to abandon ongoing negotiations with Israel, issuing fresh threats of retaliation for Israeli military operations in Lebanese territory. In a formal statement released on Saturday, the militant group warned that Israeli attacks would be met with a proportionate response, framing any future action as a defensive measure to protect Lebanon’s sovereignty and national honour. The group’s intervention marks an escalation in tensions between the two countries, which have been engaged in diplomatic discussions aimed at resolving long-standing border disputes. Hezbollah, designated as a terrorist organisation by several Western countries including the United States and the United Kingdom, has long opposed any direct negotiations between Beirut and Jerusalem. The Lebanese government has been attempting to broker a ceasefire and establish a maritime border agreement through international mediation, efforts that the militant group views as undermining Lebanese interests. The statement represents continued pressure on Lebanon’s political leadership from a faction that wields considerable influence over Lebanese affairs, complicating already delicate peace efforts in the region.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.