Hezbollah Official Says Group Will Not Accept Partial Ceasefire With Israel

What happened

Naharnet reports that Hezbollah will not accept a "partial ceasefire" with Israel, according to Mahmoud Qmati, a senior official from the Iran-backed group. He said Hezbollah refuses to halt attacks on northern Israel in exchange for Israel sparing Beirut’s southern suburbs, warning that any aggression against these areas could provoke a stronger response.

The central claim remains unconfirmed in the supplied material and should be treated as hearsay until corroborated by another reliable source or a named official. This statement contrasts with claims made by Lebanese officials and the Lebanese embassy in Washington, which said Hezbollah had accepted a US-proposed mutual cessation of attacks. The embassy's statement, referring to a phone call between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, mentioned confirmation of Hezbollah's acceptance of this proposal.

The reported US proposal was announced by US President Donald Trump and involved Israel refraining from attacking Beirut’s southern suburbs in return for Hezbollah stopping attacks on Israeli territory. However, Hezbollah’s rejection of a "partial ceasefire" suggests unresolved disagreements or interpretive differences about the terms and scope of any ceasefire.

Known from the source

• Mahmoud Qmati, a senior Hezbollah official, said Hezbollah will not accept a partial ceasefire with Israel and refuses to halt attacks against northern Israel.
• Lebanese officials and the Lebanese embassy in Washington claimed Hezbollah accepted a US-brokered mutual cessation of attacks proposal.
• The US proposal reportedly included Israel refraining from striking Beirut's southern suburbs in exchange for Hezbollah stopping attacks on Israeli territory.
• There are recent reports of Israeli strikes affecting areas in south Lebanon, including damage to a hospital in Tyre.
• The Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call regarding the ceasefire talks.

What remains unclear

The conflicting statements underscore ongoing tensions across south Lebanon, Beirut’s suburbs, and northern Israel, within a context of recent Israeli strikes—including one reported to have damaged a hospital in Tyre—as well as diplomatic efforts to manage or contain the fighting. The delicate ceasefire situation has implications for displacement, civilian safety, and the broader conflict dynamics involving Hezbollah and Israel.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Verify Hezbollah’s official and broader leadership stance on the mutual cessation of attacks and the exact interpretation of ‘partial ceasefire’ refusal. Confirm the precise content and acceptance status of the US proposal as communicated to Lebanese and Hezbollah representatives. Clarify which party or parties are responsible for recent strikes including the incident involving the hospital in Tyre.

Evidence note

This story contains report-led claims. The article keeps those claims attributed and treats them as unconfirmed/hearsay unless independently corroborated.

Original source: Naharnet Lebanon. Open the source.