Hezbollah sets five conditions for a long ceasefire with Israel

On 2026-04-18, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem publicly set out five conditions for a long ceasefire or peace arrangement with Israel, including a full end to hostilities in Lebanon, Israeli withdrawal from occupied areas, prisoner release, and the return of displaced residents. The remarks were delivered in a televised speech and framed as prerequisites for any future settlement.