Lebanon failing prisoners held by Israel, Hezbollah chief says

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

48% : we will do everything in our power to free you, and our hope in Allah is great," Qassem said, describing Israel as a regime that lacks the most basic human values.
45% : Sheikh Qassem's message came as Israel continued to violate the ceasefire on Sunday, with drones and jets striking targets in southern and eastern Lebanon.
40% : Qassem warned that the ceasefire reached two years ago, following the war between Hezbollah and Israel, will remain fragile unless the prisoners are released.
40% : Israel has detained at least 23 Lebanese nationals since the war with Hezbollah, under the pretext of being Hezbollah fighters.
34% : Israel has violated the truce with Lebanon more than 1,000 times while repeatedly threatening a new war if Hezbollah does not disarm.
31% : Sunday, 25 January 2026 4:09 PM The Secretary-General of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has criticized the Lebanese government for failing to secure the release of prisoners held by Israel.

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