Hezbollah chief criticises Lebanese direct talks with Israel

Hezbollah chief criticises Lebanese 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 objection to a public meeting between Hezbollah and the Syrian leadership." Qassem also criticised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun over direct negotiations with Israel, describing him as "biased and… pic.twitter.com/CqGKhs2iLJ — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) August 4, 2026