"We will continue our battle in Arsal hilltops until uprooting the last terrorist in that region, but (protecting) the security of the city of Arsal is the duty of the Lebanese government that needs to be fulfilled," the Lebanese Elnashra news website quoted Sheikh Qassem as saying on Monday.
The Lebanese deputy chief, meantime, pointed to the regional crises created by the West, and said, "The western countries are good at creating crises, but they are unsuccessful when it comes to ending them."
On Sunday, the Hezbollah fighters regained full control over strategic hilltops in Arsal barrens.
The Qarna al-Tanour hilltop in Arsal border region was purged of al-Nusra terrorists by Hezbollah fighters, the Arabic-language al-Manar TV reported.
The Lebanese resistance forces are continuing their advances and heading towards Harf al-Daboul triangle in Southeastern Arsal mountainous area.