Hezbollah's Stance on Escalating Conflict with Israel

Hezbollah's deputy head Naim Qassem told Al-Jazeera that the group has no intention to expand its ongoing conflict with Israel. However, he emphasized that Hezbollah will engage in combat if a full-scale war is imposed on them. The comments were aired on Al-Jazeera ahead of the full interview.

Hezbollah's deputy head Naim Qassem told Al-Jazeera on Tuesday that the powerful armed group's decision was not to widen its months-long war with Israel, but that it would fight if a full-scale war is imposed on it.

The comments were carried in a newsflash on Al-Jazeera's broadcast ahead of the interview's airing.