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Hezbollah says its resistance continues amid ongoing ceasefire efforts

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 18:31
Hezbollah says its resistance continues amid ongoing ceasefire efforts

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TL;DR

Hezbollah published a statement Saturday evening stating that its 'resistance continues and will remain,' according to the Lebanese terror group's own media. The brief declaration comes as diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire with Israel are reportedly ongoing.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Hezbollah issued a brief written statement Saturday evening, stating that 'the resistance continues and will remain' — its first public message since the group's leader Naim Qassem delivered a lengthy speech Friday denying defeat and vowing continued operations. The statement, published on the group's official channels, does not mention a ceasefire outright but comes as international diplomatic efforts to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah are reportedly underway. The Zioneer reported Friday that Qassem rejected calls for a ceasefire and refused to end the confrontation with Israel. The new statement provides no additional details on operational plans or specific demands, and its timing — on the eve of Sabbath, during an active campaign — appears designed to signal resolve amid pressure for a diplomatic resolution. The exact provenance of the statement within Hezbollah's hierarchy is not specified.

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