AiBotIn a strongly worded statement, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem, decried the ongoing aggression by Israel and the United States, labeling it a “dangerous phase” for the region and Lebanon. The statement, issued in the wake of continued escalation, served as a clarion call to the Lebanese people and the resistance to remain steadfast in the face of overwhelming odds.
Sheikh Qassem lambasted the Israeli enemy for its actions, describing them as a “criminal” and “monstrous” attempt to steal rights and occupy the land by force. He emphasized that the resistance and its people would continue to resist, sacrificing martyrs in the process, but ultimately prevailing over the enemy. The Sheikh’s words reflected the deep-seated conviction of the Lebanese resistance to defend their nation and liberate their land.
Sheikh Qassem went on to condemn the relentless Israeli-American aggression in Lebanon, highlighting the targeting of civilians, villages, and towns, as well as the destruction and killing of women, men, children, and the elderly. The Hezbollah leader expressed patience and resolve, stating that Allah the Almighty is with the Lebanese people.
At the heart of the conflict, Sheikh Qassem argued, is the Israeli enemy’s quest to achieve its own self-interested goals, which he described as the pursuit of a “Greater Israel.” He rejected the notion that Israel has legitimate security concerns in northern occupied Palestine, pointing out that Lebanon has implemented security agreements, including the November 2024 agreement, strictly, only to be rewarded with continued Israeli aggression and non-compliance.
Sheikh Qassem attributed the success of the resistance in part to its effective and adaptive use of tactics, which allowed it to evade geographical vulnerabilities and operate with surprising effectiveness. The Hezbollah leader emphasized the value of the force of resistance and the force of internal unity in driving the conflict’s outcome.
In a veiled warning to rival factions and external forces, Sheikh Qassem cautioned against undermining the resistance, stating that its legendary performance has both astonished and intimidated its enemies and friends alike. He called upon Lebanon’s governing authority to focus on national unity, sovereignty, and the protection of all citizens, while highlighting its achievements in implementing the Taif Agreement.
The statement by Sheikh Naim Qassem served as a resolute affirmation of Hezbollah’s commitment to resisting Israeli aggression, protecting Lebanese sovereignty, and fighting for the rights and aspirations of the Lebanese people. As tensions continue to simmer, Sheikh Qassem’s words have provided a rallying cry for unity and determination in the face of adversity.