Israel-Iran war LIVE: Peace talks stall after Hezbollah rejects truce
Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem rejected a conditional truce proposed by Lebanese and Israeli envoys in the U.S., demanding a full Israeli withdrawal and comprehensive ceasefire instead. The truce, called Lebanon’s President’s ‘last chance,’ was already breached daily, with Israeli troops in Lebanese territory and ongoing attacks from Hezbollah-backed militants.
Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys on June 4, 2026, calling for a full Israeli withdrawal and a comprehensive ceasefire instead. The proposal, brokered in the U.S., was labeled Lebanon’s President’s ‘last chance’ for a lasting peace. The conditional truce followed repeated breaches of a previous ceasefire declared on April 17, with Israeli forces operating deep inside Lebanese territory and Hezbollah-backed militants continuing attacks on Israel. Qassem warned of further escalation, threatening new strikes against northern Israel. Lebanese and Israeli representatives had agreed to the truce amid rising tensions, but Hezbollah’s stance has stalled negotiations. The Iran-backed militant group insists on an unconditional withdrawal before any lasting agreement can be reached. Israeli troops remain deployed in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah has maintained daily attacks, including rocket fire and cross-border incursions. The rejection underscores deep divisions between Lebanon’s government and Hezbollah’s hardline demands. The conflict has intensified since April, with both sides accusing each other of violating ceasefire terms. International mediators continue efforts to de-escalate, but Hezbollah’s latest stance has raised concerns over prolonged hostilities.
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