Secretary-General of Hezbollah Sheikh Naim Qassem Sheikh Naim Qassem has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.

The Big Picture:

The remarks come as the ongoing prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel is a significant development in the region. While US President Donald Trump seeks to push Gazans into Egypt and Jordan.

 

What He Is Saying:

Sheikh Qassem says that if the US considers itself a promoter of the Israeli regime-Lebanon ceasefire agreement, then it should pressure the Israeli regime to halt its breaching the ceasefire.

 

Key Points:

  •  We congratulate the Palestinians over the ceasefire imposed on the Israeli regime. 
  • Lebanese government agreed to extend the ceasefire till the 18th of February.
  • Israel has committed aggression against Lebanon, targeting areas like Nabatiye and Zawtar.
  • There is a counter-campaign backed by the US and Israel to portray Hezbollah as defeated.
  • We and our people are aware that there is no unconditional victory.
  • We successfully thwarted the Israeli invasion and preserved the Resistance.
  • Martyr Nasrallah commemoration ceremony is scheduled to be held on Feb. 23

 

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