Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem reaffirmed his rejection of direct negotiations with Israel, describing the Lebanese government's actions as a "free and humiliating concession." He asserted that the resistance remains strong, ongoing, and "cannot be defeated."
اضافة اعلان
Key Statements from the Speech:
The Conflict: Qassem stated that Israel, with U.S. support, gambled on ending Hezbollah during the "People of Might" (Ouli al-Bas) battle on September 23, 2024. However, the resistance surprised them with the "Eaten Straw" (Al-Asf al-Ma'koul) battle, characterized by "legendary steadfastness" and diverse combat tactics that brought the enemy to a "deadlock."
The Arsenal: He emphasized that Hezbollah will not abandon its defensive weapons, arguing that the core issue is Israeli aggression and that the resistance is merely a reaction to it.
Defiance: "We will not return to the pre-March 2 status quo. We will respond to aggression; we will not retreat, bow, or be defeated," Qassem added.
Demands for the Lebanese Government:
Qassem called on the Lebanese authorities to reverse what he termed their "sins" by:
Halting direct negotiations with Israel and returning to an indirect format.
Repealing the decision that criminalizes the resistance.
Acknowledging Iran's role, noting that a ceasefire would not have been achieved without Iran.
Territorial Integrity
The Secretary-General vowed that the "enemy will not remain on a single inch of occupied Lebanese territory" and promised that residents would return to their villages along the southern border. He concluded by stating that, for Hezbollah, direct negotiations and their outcomes "do not exist and do not concern the party."
