The Lebanese Hezbollah militia has, according to its deputy leader, expressed openness to a ceasefire with Israel.
In a televised speech, the deputy leader of the Iranian-backed organization, Naim Qassem, said he supported a corresponding initiative by the parliamentary speaker, Nabih Berri.
“If the enemy continues its war, the field will decide,” Qassem threatened at the same time. They would not beg for a solution. “We will continue, we will make sacrifices,” he said.
He said he trusted Berri, who is considered an ally of Hezbollah, in the negotiations over a possible ceasefire. Berri has reportedly been holding talks with Arab and foreign officials visiting Lebanon since last week.
Meanwhile, Israel’s military continued its airstrikes and ground offensive in Lebanon. Hezbollah also fired dozens of rockets at Israel.
