(VOVWORLD) - Hezbollah’s new leader Naim Kassem said in his first public comments, aired Wednesday, that Hezbollah could agree to a ceasefire with Israel under terms that the organization deems appropriate and suitable.
 Hezbollah’s new leader Naim Kassem (Photo: IRNA/VNA) |
However, he noted that no acceptable agreement has been proposed so far. Qassem also pledged to follow the strategies of his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, and stated that Hezbollah is prepared to continue fighting if necessary.
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Wednesday he is striving for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict before the US Presidential election on November 5.
Meanwhile, efforts to promote ceasefires across the region are ongoing. US security officials are expected to visit Egypt and Israel on Thursday, to discuss matters involving Iran, Lebanon, and the release of hostages in Gaza.