“Leave Or Face Strike”: Hezbollah ISSUES ULTIMATUM To Israel Over Troop Withdrawal From Lebanon

Hezbollah’s acting secretary-general Naim Qassem has issued a strong ultimatum to Israel, demanding a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory. In a televised statement, he said Israel must leave Lebanon “without retaining an inch” and called for a structured withdrawal timeline under any ceasefire agreement. The remarks come amid rising tensions in the region, as fragile ceasefire conditions continue to face challenges on the ground. Israel, however, has maintained that its military presence in southe Lebanon is necessary for security purposes. The situation highlights escalating political and military pressure in the Israel-Lebanon conflict and growing uncertainty over long-term stability in the region.