US election results could be positive for Lebanon, Hezbollah chief says
Summary
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said recent Republican losses in U.S. midterm elections and Benjamin Netanyahu’s poor showing in Israeli polls could benefit Lebanon. He rejected calls to disarm Hezbollah, citing Israel’s continued presence in southern Lebanon, while urging Lebanese leaders to resist U.S. pressure and focus on domestic issues.Key Facts
- Qassem called the U.S. election results an “earthquake” and the Israeli results a “defeat.”
- Netanyahu’s bloc fell short of the 61 seats needed to retain power after Israel’s October 27 vote, according to the article.
- Qassem said Hezbollah would not give up its weapons while Israel occupies parts of southern Lebanon.
- The United States has urged Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and the group are at odds over the issue.
- The article says Lebanese authorities reported more than 4,300 deaths in Israeli strikes, and the United Nations estimated about one million people were displaced.
- Israel continues to occupy parts of southern Lebanon and carry out strikes there despite a June ceasefire negotiated with U.S. mediation.
- Qassem praised Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, saying it raised oil prices and would weaken U.S. and Israeli influence.
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