Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem stated that direct talks with Israel are 'absurd and shameful for Lebanon.' Qassem criticized Lebanese representatives participating in US-led talks, claiming they do not represent the Lebanese people and are unauthorized to make decisions for the country. He alleges these talks are designed to mislead the Lebanese public and create an illusion of progress towards peace.
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