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Hezbollah's Qassem Urges Cancellation of Israeli Talks

4/14/2026

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Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem urged the Lebanese government to cancel a planned meeting between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington, calling the talks pointless.
In a televised address, Qassem said Hezbollah will persist in confronting Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
Lebanon's foreign minister indicated that the upcoming negotiations would focus on advocating for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.

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Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem urged the Lebanese government to cancel a planned meeting between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington, calling the talks pointless.
In a televised address, Qassem said Hezbollah will persist in confronting Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
Lebanon's foreign minister indicated that the upcoming negotiations would focus on advocating for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.