Naim Qassem Criticizes Lebanese State's Inability to Enforce Agreement, Calls for Policy Reversal

Naim Qassem has leveled criticism at the Lebanese government over its handling of an agreement and its subsequent policies, asserting that Israeli violations have persisted over the 15-month period following its conclusion while the state has proven incapable of enforcing its terms.

In his remarks, Qassem stated that his organization does not expect the Lebanese state to confront the American-Israeli project directly, but emphasized that it must not serve as a facilitator for it. He pointed to a pattern of successive concessions made by the Lebanese government, culminating in a March 2, 2026 decision to criminalize resistance activities.

Calling for a policy reversal, Qassem urged the Lebanese government to rescind the decisions it has taken against resistance movements and to align itself with its population instead.

Qassem characterized Israel's strategic objectives as encompassing the elimination of resistance and the gradual occupation of Lebanese territory as part of its broader agenda. He further characterized recent American sanctions as pressure tactics, interpreting them as indicative of an inability to accomplish stated goals.