Hezbollah has dismissed a US-brokered extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, calling it “meaningless” as Israeli strikes continue on Lebanese territory, according to media reports on Friday.
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The statement came shortly after reports that at least two people were killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah also claimed it had shot down an Israeli drone, signaling that tensions on the ground remain high despite diplomatic efforts to stabilise the situation.
Hezbollah reacted with contempt to President Trump’s announcement of a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, calling the truce “meaningless.” https://t.co/YeObsqSA7f
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US President Donald Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire on Thursday following meetings with Israeli and Lebanese representatives at the White House. The truce, which was originally set to expire on Sunday, was extended for three additional weeks in an attempt to prevent further escalation in the region.
However, Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Fayyad rejected the extension, arguing that continued Israeli military action undermines any meaning the agreement might have. He said that ongoing strikes, shelling, and casualties render the ceasefire ineffective in practice.
Fayyad further stated that Hezbollah views any Israeli attack as justification for a proportional response, adding that the group is not formally part of the ceasefire agreement and therefore rejects any arrangements that bypass its position. He also criticised what he described as direct engagement frameworks between Lebanon and Israel, which Hezbollah has consistently opposed.
Despite international mediation efforts, the situation along the Lebanon-Israel border remains volatile, with periodic exchanges of fire reported in recent weeks. Analysts say the fragility of the ceasefire reflects deeper regional tensions and the difficulty of enforcing agreements without full participation of all armed actors.
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The latest developments underscore the continued uncertainty surrounding efforts to stabilise the border area, as diplomatic initiatives struggle to keep pace with ongoing military actions on the ground.