Israel has begun a new round of peace negotiations with Lebanon, according to Israeli media reports. Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem responded by saying the talks bring 'nothing but shame, humiliation, and successive compromises' for Lebanon.
The new round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon began on Tuesday, according to Israeli media reports. The talks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to reach a framework agreement, which have been repeatedly rejected by Hezbollah.
Earlier today, as The Zioneer reported, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem stated that direct talks brought only 'shame and humiliation' to Lebanon. In the latest statement, Qassem reiterated his condemnation, warning that the talks would bring 'nothing but shame, humiliation, and successive compromises' for Lebanon.
The negotiations follow a series of diplomatic moves, including a US-led framework agreement that Qassem had previously called 'a historic mistake.' The Hezbollah chief has consistently opposed any deal that would require the group's disarmament, and has called for exploiting the US-Iran agreement to drive Israel from Lebanon.
The talks are expected to continue in the coming days, but the path forward remains uncertain given Hezbollah's entrenched opposition.
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