Hezbollah chief urges unity, no talks with Israel amid Lebanon attacks

Key Points:

• Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has called for national unity in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli military assaults, vowing to continue resistance “without limits” and rejecting negotiations with Israel during the conflict.
• The conflict escalated after Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel following the US-Israel war on Iran, prompting intensified Israeli air strikes and a ground invasion into Lebanese territory to target Hezbollah fighters.
• Over 1,000 people have been killed in Lebanon, with more than 1.2 million displaced, drawing international condemnation and calls for de-escalation, while far-right Israeli lawmakers push for annexation of southern Lebanon.
• The Lebanese government has outlawed Hezbollah’s military activity and seeks direct talks with Israel, but Israel continues its offensive, with Prime Minister Netanyahu announcing plans to expand military presence and create a buffer zone in southern Lebanon.
• Human rights groups warn that Israel’s attacks on civilian infrastructure and forced displacement orders in southern Lebanon may constitute war crimes, citing concerns over the indefinite displacement of residents without adequate protection.