"Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem stated, 'We are continuing our defensive resistance for Lebanon and its people. We will not return to the pre-March status quo; we will respond to the Israeli aggression and confront it.'"
"Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned, 'Defiance would bring catastrophic consequences,' in response to Hezbollah's rejection of peace talks."
"Qassem outlined pre-conditions for dialogue, including 'the end of the aggression on land, sea and air, Israel's withdrawal from the occupied territories, the release of prisoners, the return of all displaced people and reconstruction.'"
"Hezbollah reiterated, 'No matter what the enemy threatens, we will not retreat, we will not bow down, we will not be defeated.'"
Hezbollah has condemned Lebanon's discussions with Israel and continues its campaign of strikes across the border. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that defiance would lead to catastrophic consequences. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem emphasized the choice between liberation and occupation, asserting that they will not retreat in the face of Israeli aggression. He outlined pre-conditions for any dialogue, including an end to Israeli aggression, withdrawal from occupied territories, and the release of prisoners. Lebanon has recently outlawed Hezbollah's military activities and initiated direct negotiations with Israel.
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