Hezbollah chief signals openness to internal arms control, rejects concessions for Israeli withdrawal

Hezbollah Secretary-General Na'im Qasim stated the group is ready to discuss arms control within Lebanon's constitutional framework, while firmly rejecting external pressure and any concessions tied to Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon. This marks a notable rhetorical shift toward domestic political accommodation, though it stops short of committing to disarmament. The statement signals potential internal political maneuvering amid ongoing tensions, but the practical impact on Hezbollah's military posture remains uncertain.