Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon

Apr 16, 2026

An Israeli military vehicle manouvres in Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen — Amir Cohen

BEIRUT, April 16 (Reuters) - Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment on a proposed truce that any ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement within Lebanon.

In a written statement, Hezbollah ally and speaker of Lebanon's Parliament Nabih Berri urged Lebanese to "postpone their return to their towns and villages until the situation becomes clearer, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement."

(Reporting by Maya Gebeily and Laila Bassam; Writing by Enas Alashray; Editing by Toby Chopra)

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