Published: June 4, 2026 ⢠8:56 PM IST ¡ Updated: June 4, 2026 ⢠9:26 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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From 3h ago 13.38 BST Hezbollah leader rejects latest ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon Qassem said that Hezbollah has rejected the latest ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and the Lebanese government, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal.
In a written statement read on Hezbollahâs Al-Manar TV on Thursday, the Iran-backed groupâs leader said the agreementâs demand that Hezbollah fighters leave southern Lebanon under fire would mean âsurrender, defeat and achieving the enemyâs goals.â âWhat we are concerned about is an end to the aggression, ceasefire and Israelâs withdrawal,â he said.
âWe did not make any commitment to any party to stop resisting as long as there is occupation,â he added.
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