Hezbollah reaffirms readiness to confront Israeli aggression

Petru Mazilu

BEIRUT Hezbollah issued its first statement Wednesday after a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect, affirming its readiness to confront any future Israeli aggressions. “Our forces will remain fully ready to address the Israeli enemy's ambitions and aggressions,” the statement read 17 hours after the deal took effect. The group pledged to closely monitor the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. “Our fighters’ eyes will remain fixed on the enemy's movements and