Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Monday stated that the group will not hold direct talks with Israel, stressing continued resistance against Israeli "aggression". Speaking in remarks reported by Al Jazeera, he said such negotiations are “out of question,” reported ANI.

He also reaffirmed Hezbollah’s military position, stating, "We will not give up weapons, and the defence and the field have proven our readiness for confrontation."