From: Reuters January 18, 2025
Hezbollah chief says Gaza ceasefire deal shows 'persistence of resistance' against Israel

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem congratulated Palestinians on Saturday over the Gaza ceasefire deal, saying in a speech that it proved the "persistence of resistance" against Israel.

The remarks were the first in public by the leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group since Israel and Hamas reached the accord on Wednesday.

"This deal, which was unchanged from what was proposed in May 2024 proves the persistence of resistance groups, which took what they wanted while Israel was not able to take what it sought," he said.

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The Times of Israel 17, January 2025
The deal now on the table is not, despite Biden’s claims, the same deal offered in May

Key Israeli demands that Hamas refused in the spring have now been met, including the rate of hostage release and the significant Israeli presence in Philadelphi in phase 1

1. there are more hostages coming out,
2. a slower Israeli redeployment
3. and no guarantees of an end to fighting.