Hezbollah parliamentarian says ceasefire ‘meaningless’ while Israeli forces occupy Lebanon
A senior Hezbollah lawmaker has ruled out a ceasefire with Israel while the Israeli army remains in Lebanese territory, warning that further aggression will be met with a response.
“A ceasefire while the enemy continues its targeting and assassinations is meaningless”, MP Hassan Fadlallah said in comments cited by Iranian media, adding that “the right of self-defence is established for us and is not subject to bargaining or negotiation”.
Fadlallah said Iran's military and diplomatic support for Lebanon was key to maintaining a military balance with Israel and could eventually force Israeli troops out of Lebanese territory.