Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has firmly rejected any possibility of direct talks with Israel. He described such negotiations as unacceptable and said they would destabilize Lebanon. His remarks underline the group’s continued hardline stance amid ongoing regional tensions.
Qassem said that dialogue with Israel is a “sin” and warned it would weaken Lebanon’s internal stability. He emphasized that resistance against Israel would continue without compromise. He added that indirect communication could be considered, but direct engagement is completely ruled out.
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The Hezbollah leader stressed that the group remains committed to its armed resistance strategy. He said the organization would not surrender its weapons under any circumstances. According to him, pressure and threats from adversaries would not change their position.
He further declared that Hezbollah would neither retreat nor accept defeat. He urged Lebanese authorities to avoid direct negotiations and instead pursue indirect diplomatic channels. His statement reinforces long-standing tensions between the two sides.
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The comments come amid continued hostilities and reported cross-border incidents between Hezbollah and Israeli forces. The situation remains highly volatile as both sides maintain firm positions.