Hezbollah Leader Says Group Will Keep Arms and Claims Central Role in Lebanon’s Independence

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem released a statement criticizing the Lebanese government and stating that the group will not give up its arms. "The Lebanese authorities cannot antagonize and oppose more than half of the Lebanese people and function normally," Qassem said. @MarioNawfal reported that Qassem added Hezbollah will keep its presence, decisions and capabilities.

He described the group as central to Lebanon’s independence.