The Iran-backed group's secretary-general, Naim Qassem, said Hezbollah would work with the Lebanese army to implement a ceasefire deal with Israel. He said this in his first speech broadcast on Lebanese television after the ceasefire came into effect. After more than a year of fighting, a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah remains in place for the third day. Qatar-based media Al Jazeera reported this news.
In a televised address, the Hezbollah Secretary General said that he does not see any problem or disagreement with the army. Under the terms of the ceasefire agreement, troops will be deployed in southern Lebanon within 60 days. During this time, Israel will withdraw its troops from there and Hezbollah will withdraw its fighters.
Naim Qassem also said that coordination between Hezbollah fighters and the Lebanese army will be carried out at a high level to implement the ceasefire commitment. “We will work to strengthen Lebanon's defense capabilities,” he said.
In the meantime, some Lebanese troops have been deployed in the southern part of the country. A detailed plan for the deployment of troops is being prepared to be presented to the country's cabinet, Reuters reported, citing security sources and officials.
A cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect last Wednesday. According to the agreement brokered by the United States and France, Israel will have 60 days to withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon. During this time neither side can attack each other.
However, the Israeli military imposed restrictions on the return of people to villages along the Lebanese border. They fired at people in those villages. Israeli warplanes also struck southern Lebanon on Friday, claiming they had targeted Hezbollah weapons.
Both the Lebanese army and Hezbollah accused the incidents of ceasefire violations.
