Hezbollah chief says would respond to any violation from Israel

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Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem warned that the group would respond to any Israeli violation in Lebanon, asserting that Israel will not remain in the country. This comes amid Israeli claims that their troops can operate freely against threats in Lebanon despite a recent ceasefire agreement.

CAIRO, June 21 (Reuters) - Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Sunday that Israel will not stay in Lebanon, adding that the group would respond to any violation from the Israeli side. His statements came as Israeli officials say that troops are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats in Lebanon despite an agreed ceasefire that took effect on Friday. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)