Naim Qassem
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Rubio Rejects Iran Hormuz Proposal as Hezbollah-Israel Clashes Intensify
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ending the war and lifting the blockade, calling it 'We'll blow you up and you pay us.' Simultaneously, Hezbollah launched drone attacks on Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, killing one, while the IDF struck over 20 Hezbollah sites, including in the Beqaa Valley.
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IDF Strikes Hezbollah Sites in Beqaa Valley for First Time in Three Weeks
The IDF launched airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in the Beqaa Valley and southern Lebanon for the first time in three weeks, while Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem rejected negotiations and vowed to continue confrontation. Iran's foreign minister arrived in Moscow for talks as Tehran reportedly proposed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war.