Hezbollah vows to continue resistance despite cease-fire with Israel
Men wave the flag of Hezbollah as they arrive in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on November 27, 2024, as displaced people make their way back to their homes in the south of Lebanon after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. (AFP Photo)
After a U.S.- and French-brokered cease-fire with Israel, Hezbollah declared its ongoing commitment to resistance and support for Palestinians, without directly addressing the truce. The group emphasized its readiness for future threats.
Details
- Hezbollah’s operations center confirmed that its fighters remain fully equipped and vigilant to counter Israeli actions. The statement highlighted the group’s intent to monitor Israeli troop withdrawals from southern Lebanon with “hands on the trigger.”
- The cease-fire, effective immediately, requires Israel to complete its withdrawal from southern Lebanon within 60 days. This agreement follows the most severe confrontations between Hezbollah and Israel in years, though Israel continues its offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
Why it matters
- Hezbollah’s reaffirmation of resistance underscores its long-standing stance against Israel, despite the temporary de-escalation.
- This development, coupled with the group’s alignment with Iran and its support for Palestinian factions, reflects the sustained tension in the region.
- The situation remains volatile, with the potential for future escalation evident on both sides.
