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Hezbollah Rejects Talks with Israel, Demands Ceasefire

4/10/2026

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April 9, 2026, Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Fayyad said the group rejects direct negotiations with Israel.
The remarks followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement to initiate talks with Lebanon.
Fayyad called on the Lebanese government to demand a ceasefire as a prerequisite.
He urged Israeli troops to withdraw from Lebanon and residents to return.
A Lebanese government official confirmed that Beirut seeks a ceasefire before negotiations with Israel.

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April 9, 2026, Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Fayyad said the group rejects direct negotiations with Israel.
The remarks followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement to initiate talks with Lebanon.
Fayyad called on the Lebanese government to demand a ceasefire as a prerequisite.
He urged Israeli troops to withdraw from Lebanon and residents to return.
A Lebanese government official confirmed that Beirut seeks a ceasefire before negotiations with Israel.