Hezbollah leader Mahmoud Qamati told Al-Araby TV the Lebanese authorities are going to the negotiations without any leverage
- The occupation's goal in the negotiations is to eliminate the resistance's weapons.
- Direct negotiations mean recognizing the enemy that is killing our people.
- We have decided not to return to a situation where we can be attacked without responding.
- We will not accept the entrenchment of the occupation, regardless of the outcome of any negotiations.
- We are now fighting on our land under the umbrella of the truce.
- If the truce ends, the war will be open-ended.
Context
The remarks from Hezbollah's Mahmoud Qamati indicate a significant lack of leverage for Lebanese negotiations, reflecting a tense backdrop where resistance to occupation remains a priority. His emphasis on the potential for an open-ended conflict if the truce collapses raises concerns around increased hostilities, which could impact regional stability and asset performance, particularly in oil and safe-haven currencies. This can elicit cautious positioning in markets sensitive to geopolitical risks.
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