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Hezbollah Mp: Ceasefire 'meaningless' in Light of Israeli Attacks
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 24, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 24, 2026
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Lebanon’s Hezbollah dismissed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Israel as “meaningless,” citing continued Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and asserting its right to respond, even as the truce was extended for three more weeks.
Hezbollah MP: Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire 'Meaningless' Amid Ongoing Attacks
Hezbollah Criticizes U.S.-Mediated Ceasefire Extension
BEIRUT, April 24 (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah said a U.S.-mediated ceasefire in the war with Israel was meaningless a day after it was extended for three weeks, pointing to continued Israeli attacks in south Lebanon and saying the group had the right to respond.
Ceasefire Extension Announced by U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the three-week extension on Thursday after hosting Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors at the White House. The ceasefire agreement between the governments of Lebanon and Israel had been due to expire on Sunday.
Hezbollah's Response to the Extension
In a statement responding to the extension, Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Fayyad said "it is essential to point out that the ceasefire is meaningless in light of Israel's insistence on hostile acts, including assassinations, shelling, and gunfire" and its demolition of villages and towns in the south.
Background of the Conflict
Hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel reignited on March 2, when the group opened fire in support of Iran in the regional war. The ceasefire in Lebanon emerged separately from Washington’s efforts to resolve its conflict with Tehran, though Iran had called for Lebanon to be included in any broader truce.
Impact of the Ceasefire
The U.S.-mediated ceasefire, which took effect on April 16, has led to a significant reduction in hostilities, though Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade blows in southern Lebanon, where Israel has kept soldiers in a self-declared "buffer zone".
Hezbollah's Stance on Retaliation
"Any Israeli aggression against any Lebanese target, regardless of its nature, gives the resistance the right to respond proportionately," Fayyad said.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Laila Bassam; Writing by Tom Perry; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Key Takeaways
- •Hezbollah MP Ali Fayyad criticized the ceasefire’s value, saying it failed to stop Israeli “assassinations, shelling and demolition” near the Blue Line, and emphasized Hezbollah’s right to retaliate.
- •The ceasefire, initially implemented on April 16, 2026, was extended by three weeks on April 23 by President Trump—but violations and ongoing violence, including in Israeli-declared buffer zones, have undermined its stability.
- •Recent incidents—including the April 18 ambush killing a French UNIFIL peacekeeper and the destruction of thousands of Lebanese homes—highlight the fragile nature of the current truce and the humanitarian toll in southern Lebanon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hezbollah MP: ceasefire 'meaningless' in light of Israeli attacks
1Why does Hezbollah consider the ceasefire with Israel meaningless?
Hezbollah says the ceasefire is meaningless due to continued Israeli attacks and believes it has the right to respond to any aggression.
2How long was the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended?
The U.S.-mediated ceasefire was extended for three weeks after discussions at the White House.
3What actions does Hezbollah cite as Israeli aggression?
Hezbollah points to assassinations, shelling, gunfire, and demolition of villages and towns in southern Lebanon.
4When did hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel reignite?
Hostilities reignited on March 2, when Hezbollah opened fire in support of Iran in the regional conflict.
5What is Israel's status in southern Lebanon during the ceasefire?
Israel has maintained soldiers in a self-declared buffer zone and continues trading blows with Hezbollah despite the ceasefire.
