Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon’s government to pull out of Israel talks

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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected upcoming talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington, calling negotiations futile. Qassem said talks aim to disarm Hezbollah and demanded Lebanon's government skip the meeting. Israeli forces have intensified attacks on Lebanon since March, killing at least 2,055 people and displacing 1.2 million. Netanyahu prioritizes Hezbollah disarmament; Lebanese authorities seek ceasefire. Qassem warned Israeli northern areas remain unsafe.

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