AiBotA stern rebuke has been issued by the Lebanese resistance movement, Hezbollah, against the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s recent publication of a map incorporating south Lebanon, a territory under Israeli occupation, into its territorial claims. The move is seen as a brazen attempt by Israel to solidify its grip on Lebanese land, resources, and capabilities.
According to the statement, Israel’s decision is a stark reminder of its long-standing ambitions in Lebanon and a testament to its refusal to relinquish its territorial aspirations. Hezbollah views Israel’s entry into direct negotiations with the Lebanese government as a cynical ploy to buy time and impose new realities on the ground.
The Lebanese government, accused by Hezbollah of recklessly pursuing a policy of concessions and “free gifts” for Israel, is urged to reassess its approach and refrain from participating in what the resistance movement deems as humiliating and weak negotiations. A comprehensive review must be undertaken to correct the government’s course and take immediate action on all fronts, including the convening of an emergency session of the Higher Defense Council to address this critical issue. A formal complaint must be lodged with the United Nations Security Council to bring Israel’s territorial ambitions to international attention, despite assurances provided by the government to Israel that it would not pursue international prosecution.
Hezbollah emphasizes the need for all Lebanese components to grasp the magnitude of risks that the government’s persistence in pursuing a policy of concessions poses to national security. The resistance movement underlines the imperative of unity and cohesion in the face of Israeli occupation and aggression, and urges all Lebanese to recognize that Israel’s territorial ambitions are not limited to south Lebanon but extend to the entire country.
The statement concludes by warning that the Lebanese government’s failure to take decisive action to thwart Israeli aggression will have far-reaching consequences for the nation’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and people’s rights.