The Lebanese militant organization, Hezbollah, has declared that it will not adhere to any agreements that may emerge from the direct discussions between Lebanon and Israel taking place in the United States.
A senior Hezbollah official, Wafiq Safa, stated that the group has categorically opposed the negotiations.
Safa, who is a prominent member of Hezbollah’s political council, made his remarks on the eve of anticipated discussions in Washington involving the ambassadors of Lebanon and Israel.
This meeting will mark the first occasion in decades that representatives from Lebanon and Israel, who lack diplomatic relations, will engage in face-to-face direct negotiations.
“Regarding the results of this negotiation between Lebanon and the Israeli adversary, we have no interest or concern whatsoever,” Safa conveyed to the Associated Press.
In a separate statement, Hezbollah’s leader urged Lebanon to withdraw from the discussions with Israel. Naim Kassem made this appeal during a televised address prior to the scheduled meeting.
The most recent escalation of violence was triggered by Hezbollah launching rockets into northern Israel on March 2, following attacks by the US and Israel on Iran.
According to the health ministry, at least 2,055 individuals have lost their lives due to Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, including 252 women, 165 children, and 87 medical personnel, while 6,588 others have sustained injuries. Over 1 million people have been displaced.
Lebanon’s government, which asserts its commitment to disarming Hezbollah, had initially called for direct negotiations early in the conflict. Last week, Israel confirmed its agreement to engage in talks.
War: We’ll not abide by agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks – Hezbollah
