Hezbollah chief says would respond to any violation from Israel

AL-MONITOR
Jun 21, 2026
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem delivers a televised speech on a giant screen at the burial site of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem delivers a televised speech on a giant screen at the burial site of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir — Mohamed Azakir

CAIRO, June 21 (Reuters) - Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Sunday that Israel will not stay in Lebanon, adding that the group would respond to any violation from the Israeli side.

His statements came as Israeli officials say that troops are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats in Lebanon despite an agreed ceasefire that took effect on Friday.

(Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)