Hezbollah Chief Rejects Proposed Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Deal
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem officially rejected a proposed diplomatic agreement between Israel and Lebanon on August 29, 2026. Qassem stated that the Iran-backed group refuses the terms of the deal, which was intended to halt the ongoing conflict that began in March 2026. The rejection comes despite continued Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon and international pressure to establish a buffer zone south of the Litani River to prevent further escalations.