Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has called on the Lebanese government to cancel planned peace talks with Israel scheduled for Tuesday in Washington, emphasizing the group's rejection of negotiations with what they term the 'usurping Israeli entity.' Qassem described the talks as futile, asserting that they require consensus among Lebanese factions. The meeting aims to address the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, which has intensified since March 2, resulting in over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon and displacing more than 1 million people. While Lebanon seeks a ceasefire, Israel is focused on broader peace negotiations and the disarmament of Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed a desire for a lasting peace agreement, but Hezbollah officials, including senior figure Wafiq Safa, have stated they will not adhere to any outcomes from the talks. Protests against the negotiations have erupted in Lebanon, highlighting the divisions within the country regarding the conflict and relations with Israel. Despite diplomatic efforts, Hezbollah has vowed to continue its military operations, maintaining that northern Israel will remain under threat as long as hostilities persist.