Hezbollah Rejects One-Sided Ceasefire, Calls It an ‘Insult’ to Lebanon

Hezbollah has rejected a proposed ceasefire, describing it as a one-sided arrangement and an “insult” to Lebanon, according to statements made by its Secretary-General Naim Qassem.

In an interview with Al-Manar TV, Qassem said the group would not accept conditions that mirror the previous 15-month ceasefire agreement from November 2024. He argued that during that period, Israel continued military actions while Hezbollah exercised restraint, a situation he described as unacceptable.

Qassem further stated that the earlier ceasefire had yielded no meaningful diplomatic outcomes, reinforcing the group’s reluctance to commit to a similar arrangement again.

On the ground, uncertainty remains high among civilians. Thousands of residents traveled to southern Lebanon throughout the day to assess damage to their homes, retrieve belongings, and carry out limited repairs. However, most chose not to stay overnight due to ongoing fears about the stability of the ceasefire.

Heavy traffic was reported on major routes heading south in the morning, while return journeys toward larger cities, including Beirut, increased later in the day.

The situation reflects a broader lack of trust in the ceasefire’s durability, as residents continue to balance the need to return home with concerns over renewed hostilities.