Hezbollah Deputy Chief Sheikh Naim Qassem declared the group will never surrender its weapons despite mounting U.S. and Israeli pressure. Speaking in Beirut, Qassem accused Israel of violating the ceasefire and attempting to dominate Lebanon politically and militarily. He emphasized Hezbollah’s compliance with the November 2024 ceasefire, asserting that Israel’s failure to seize territory proved the fighters’ resilience. His remarks came as Israeli airstrikes hit several southern Lebanese towns, killing a Hezbollah commander. Meanwhile, reports suggest Israel faces troop shortages amid fears of an expanded Lebanon war. Tensions across the region continue to rise sharply. Watch
