Hezbollah chief criticises Lebanon's direct talks with Israel

Hezbollah chief criticises Lebanon's direct talks with Israel Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in a televised address criticised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun over direct negotiations with Israel, describing him as "biased and divisive". Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a televised address that "there is no object

Lebanon and Israel are holding a fresh round of direct talks in Rome under US sponsorship. It is the seventh such meeting since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel, which responded with heavy airstrikes and a ground invasion. The talks were criticised by the leader of Hez

This week's negotiations are the seventh round of Washington-mediated talks since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran.

Qassem said that the talks would bring "nothing but shame, humiliation, and successive compromises" for Lebanon.