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Hezbollah chief rejects talks with Israel under fire, vows fighters will continue 'without limits'

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Posted on March 25, 2026

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March 25 (Reuters) - Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Wednesday in a televised speech read on his behalf that negotiating with Israel under fire amounts to imposed surrender and called for unity

Hezbollah Chief Qassem Rejects Israel Talks, Vows Limitless Resistance

Hezbollah's Stance on Negotiations and Resistance

Qassem's Televised Speech

March 25 (Reuters) - Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Wednesday in a televised speech read on his behalf that negotiating with Israel under fire amounts to imposed surrender and called for unity against Israel.

Hezbollah's Commitment to Resistance

The speech, aired on a Hezbollah affiliated television station, said Hezbollah fighters were prepared to continue "without limits".

Media Coverage and Reporting

(Reporting by Reuters;Editing by Alison Williams)

Key Takeaways

  • Qassem equated talks amid bombardment with ‘imposed surrender’ and insisted negotiations be deferred until Israeli aggression halts. (apnews.com)
  • Hezbollah vows to continue fighting ‘without limits,’ signaling readiness for prolonged conflict regardless of battlefield pressure. (apnews.com)
  • The speech adds to mounting regional tensions as Israeli strikes intensify and diplomatic overtures are rejected, complicating ceasefire and disarmament efforts. (lemonde.fr)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem say about talks with Israel?
Naim Qassem stated that negotiating with Israel under fire amounts to imposed surrender and rejected such negotiations.
What is Hezbollah's stance on fighting against Israel?
Hezbollah's speech emphasized that fighters are prepared to continue action against Israel 'without limits.'
What did the Hezbollah chief call for in his televised speech?
He called for unity against Israel and opposed negotiations under hostile conditions.
Where was Naim Qassem's speech aired?
The speech was broadcasted on a Hezbollah-affiliated television station.

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