World · 5 June 2026

Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal

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A new US-backed ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon has been rejected by Hezbollah, making peace in the region uncertain for many. Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, called the US-backed negotiations "futile" and "humiliating" for Lebanon, saying the group won't stop fighting. The deal included creating "pilot" security zones inside Lebanon where Hezbollah operatives would be banned from operating.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 June 2026 at 7:23

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