Hezbollah Leader Calls for Action Against Israeli Strikes in Lebanon
In a recent televised address, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem urged Lebanon’s government to intensify efforts to halt ongoing Israeli air strikes, which he claims violate a ceasefire established following a 14-month conflict. This statement follows an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, marking the third attack in this area since the ceasefire agreement in late November.
Qassem highlighted that while Hezbollah has adhered to the terms of the ceasefire, which aimed to curb hostilities, Israel continues to conduct relentless strikes. According to the Israeli military, over 50 operations have been executed in Lebanon this month, purportedly in response to perceived threats and alleged ceasefire violations by Hezbollah.
Rights organizations have condemned Israel’s actions, claiming they contravene the truce. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun also condemned the strikes, asserting that they destabilize Lebanon and escalate regional tensions. "This attack lacks any justification… It is a political attack aimed at changing the rules by force," Qassem remarked, following the latest Israeli strike.
Qassem stressed the responsibility of Lebanese officials to seek pressure from international stakeholders, particularly the United States, to stop Israeli aggression. He urged, “Put pressure on America to understand that Lebanon cannot rise if the aggression doesn’t stop.”
He reiterated Hezbollah’s demands for Israel to withdraw completely from Lebanon, cease air strikes, and release Lebanese detainees held in Israel since the end of the war. The conflict has already claimed thousands of lives, with recent reports estimating 190 fatalities and hundreds of injuries in Lebanon since the ceasefire began.
The ongoing violence has raised serious concerns about the stability and security of the region, leaving many calling for immediate diplomatic intervention.
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