Hezbollah's Ceasefire Call: A Political Maneuver or Tactical Retreat?

Hezbollah's call for a ceasefire indicates a strategic shift amidst Israeli military actions. Despite asserting their capability, Hezbollah's pushback against Israeli incursions intertwines with the political undertakings of Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to negotiate peace. The group's stance reflects its adaptive strategies amid ongoing conflict.

Hezbollah's recent call for a ceasefire has been interpreted as a sign of vulnerability, according to U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a Tuesday briefing.

Despite losses from Israeli attacks, Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Qassem claimed that the group remains robust. He emphasized their forces' resistance against Israeli ground advances.

Naim Qassem also indicated support for ceasefire efforts led by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, although he did not specify the group's conditions for halting fire.

(With inputs from agencies.)