Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon talks

As Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors prepare for rare direct talks hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Hezbollah has signaled its total opposition to the diplomatic effort.

Qassem characterized the talks as a ploy to pressure the group into disarmament and urged Lebanon to confront ongoing Israeli strikes instead.

Tensions remain high on the ground, with Israeli forces pressing an assault on strategic border towns like Bint Jbeil.

The Lebanese government enters the negotiations with limited influence over Hezbollah, which continues to fire rockets into Israel despite the U.S.-led ceasefire efforts.