Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem stated that the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran leads to an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, and that he has no objection to a public meeting between Hezbollah and the Syrian leadership in due time. Qassem credited Iran with ensuring Lebanon's inclusion in the MOU and demanding an end to aggression and Israeli withdrawal.
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem issued a statement Tuesday morning emphasizing the importance of friendly relations between Lebanon and Syria, and expressing openness to a public meeting between Hezbollah and the Syrian leadership at the appropriate time. Qassem also addressed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran, claiming that the path by which it was achieved leads to an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. He credited Iran with ensuring Lebanon's inclusion in the first article of the MOU, and stated that Iran demanded a cessation of aggression and Israeli withdrawal as a condition.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Qassem's evolving positions regarding the diplomatic framework. In mid-June, he officially endorsed the US-Iran MOU (June 15), while as recently as early June he had rejected US-brokered talks as 'absurd and shameful' (June 5). The statement comes amid ongoing regional diplomatic efforts, with the IDF maintaining operations in southern Lebanon.
The sole source for this report is the source affiliated with Hezbollah-linked outlets. The statement has not been independently verified.
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