Hezbollah’s new leader, Naim Qassem, signaled willingness for a ceasefire with Israel, demanding specific conditions. Negotiations include Israel’s call for Hezbollah’s withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment along the border. Lebanon and Israeli officials express cautious optimism, while US diplomatic efforts continue amid ongoing conflict in Lebanon and Gaza, generating significant casualties.
‘If they want to stop …’: New Hezbollah chief open to truce with Israel if offer is made
