Hezbollah chief criticises Lebanon's direct talks with Israel

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in a televised address criticised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun over direct negotiations with Israel, describing him as "biased and divisive".

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a televised address that "there is no objection to a public meeting between Hezbollah and the Syrian leadership."

Qassem also criticised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun over direct negotiations with Israel, describing him as "biased and… pic.twitter.com/CqGKhs2iLJ

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