Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem Praises Months-Long Resistance Against IDF
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem praised the group's months-long resistance against the IDF in southern Lebanon during a speech marking two years since Hassan Nasrallah's death.
Naim Qassem, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, delivered a speech on Sunday marking two years since the assassination of former leader Hassan Nasrallah. During his address, Qassem highlighted the battles in Ali al-Tahar, southern Lebanon, presenting them as proof that Hezbollah has sustained a months-long resistance against the IDF.
"We will continue the path of resistance. Palestine is the compass and liberating our land remains our top priority," Qassem stated. Addressing criticism regarding Hezbollah's military achievements, he asked, "What has the Lebanese state done? Israel did not achieve its goals and did not establish settlements in Lebanon."
Resistance and Military Confrontation
Qassem emphasized that Hezbollah fighters confronted Israel despite its backing by the United States. He noted that the group successfully blocked the advance of the enemy army in southern Lebanon and claimed that the steadfastness in Ali al-Tahar lasted for three months.
"We will not surrender an inch of Lebanese soil. Surrendering to the Israeli enemy means the end of Lebanon, the establishment of settlements, and the Greater Israel plan."
He further outlined Hezbollah's strategy against Israel through two main pillars: engaging the enemy according to operational capabilities, and denying stability to adversary forces along the border regions.
Political Stance and State Authority
Regarding proposals to centralize weapons under the control of the Lebanese state, Qassem stated that the organization is open to dialogue. However, he insisted that southern Lebanon must be liberated first and displaced residents must be allowed to return before any domestic security understandings can be reached.
Qassem also claimed that any future Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory would be a direct result of military resistance rather than diplomatic negotiations.
