LBCI

Hezbollah chief rejects any Israeli security zone in Lebanon

21-06-2026 | 12:24

Share

Share

Hezbollah chief rejects any Israeli security zone in Lebanon

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his troops would remain in the country's south for as long as necessary.

Israeli troops "remaining on Lebanese land is impossible. There are no security zones for Israel... we have a national army which deploys, and it is responsible for preserving sovereignty, and it is who we cooperate with," Qassem said in a televised address, adding that "Israel is an aggressor and must leave."

AFP

Lebanon News

Hezbollah

Naim Qassem

Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu

Next

Israeli army: Majdal Zoun tunnel shows Hezbollah used civilian areas for military sites

Lebanese army chief inspects southern units amid continued Israeli violations

Previous

Recommended For You

EU diplomatic service proposes three-year mission to advise and train Lebanese forces, document shows

07:17

EU diplomatic service proposes three-year mission to advise and train Lebanese forces, document shows

PM Salam calls for Israeli withdrawal and outlines stance on Hezbollah and national reforms

06:34

PM Salam calls for Israeli withdrawal and outlines stance on Hezbollah and national reforms

President Aoun seeks continued British support for Lebanon, says Washington talks separate from Switzerland track

04:30

President Aoun seeks continued British support for Lebanon, says Washington talks separate from Switzerland track

Qatar PM outlines Lebanon de-escalation mechanism, backs broader regional security framework

03:36

Qatar PM outlines Lebanon de-escalation mechanism, backs broader regional security framework

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Iran will be 'only country' to determine how to use unfrozen assets: Ambassador

Middle East News

2026-06-23

Iran will be 'only country' to determine how to use unfrozen assets: Ambassador

In the details: UNIFIL-Israel tensions resurface after drone incident in Lebanon’s south

News Bulletin Reports

2026-01-07

In the details: UNIFIL-Israel tensions resurface after drone incident in Lebanon’s south

Report: Israeli army drafting plan targeting villages along Lebanon border

Middle East News

2026-04-03

Report: Israeli army drafting plan targeting villages along Lebanon border

Qatar PM outlines Lebanon de-escalation mechanism, backs broader regional security framework

03:36

Qatar PM outlines Lebanon de-escalation mechanism, backs broader regional security framework

Videos

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

2026-06-06

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

2026-05-31

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

2026-03-08

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-06

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-05

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Photo from Lebanese–Israeli negotiations in Washington

1

Photo from Lebanese–Israeli negotiations in Washington

Lebanese Civil Defense contains major fire in Dekwaneh

2

Lebanese Civil Defense contains major fire in Dekwaneh

US-monitored talks: Israel promotes "pilot zone" plan in South Lebanon

3

US-monitored talks: Israel promotes "pilot zone" plan in South Lebanon

Vance says ongoing US contact is to ensure Iran pressures Hezbollah in reply to Geagea

4

Vance says ongoing US contact is to ensure Iran pressures Hezbollah in reply to Geagea

Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army

5

Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army

Lebanon’s President says efforts underway to address Syrian refugee issue, welcomes support for security and reconstruction

6

Lebanon’s President says efforts underway to address Syrian refugee issue, welcomes support for security and reconstruction

Hezbollah chief demands full Israeli withdrawal 'according to a timetable'

7

Hezbollah chief demands full Israeli withdrawal 'according to a timetable'

Lebanon delays expected for rehabilitation of Aboudieh border crossing amid lengthy administrative procedures: The details

8

Lebanon delays expected for rehabilitation of Aboudieh border crossing amid lengthy administrative procedures: The details

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More