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A man passing in front of a portrait of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on May 24, 2025, in Sour, south Lebanon, during the municipal elections. (Credit: Matthieu Karam/L’Orient-Le Jour) Add as preferred on Google Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said Wednesday that the party would not discuss disarmament as long as Israel continues its occupation and attacks, striking a less conciliatory tone than during his last public appearance. He described the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, reached under U.S. mediation last June, as a document "devoid of any legitimacy," while arguing that the agreement between Iran and the United States would instead serve as "a source of strength." Notably, Qassem issued a statement rather than delivering a speech, amid heightened regional and domestic tensions.Qassem argued that the framework agreement violated "the Constitution, the Taif Agreement, laws, the presidential inauguration speech and the ministerial declaration," declaring it "null and void." He... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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