Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem affirms the group’s commitment to ending Israeli presence in southern Lebanon while emphasizing national sovereignty. Despite a ceasefire agreement that requires Israel’s withdrawal, violations persist, fueling tensions. Qassem asserts Hezbollah’s readiness to defend against threats and their role in Lebanon’s reconstruction amid ongoing violence at the border. The group vows to continue resistance as long as Israeli forces remain.
Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem has asserted that the group will not tolerate any Israeli presence in southern Lebanon, underscoring Hezbollah’s staunch commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty. In a televised interview with al-Manar TV, he reaffirmed that despite a ceasefire, Hezbollah is prepared to counter any threats.
Qassem noted that while operations were halted during the ceasefire, Hezbollah has retained military readiness. He pointed out Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement, which mandates a withdrawal beyond the Litani River, a condition Israel has not fulfilled.
Emphasizing domestic priorities, Qassem affirmed Hezbollah’s dedication to national stability and governance. He stressed that internal security should be the exclusive jurisdiction of government forces, but he also maintained the necessity of Hezbollah’s armament to confront Israel, which he described as posing an “existential threat” to Lebanon.
Qassem addressed Lebanon’s need for reconstruction following the war, stating that rebuilding efforts should fall under the Lebanese state’s responsibility. He reaffirmed Hezbollah’s integral role in the political and military landscape of Lebanon, vowing that resistance would continue as long as threats from Israel exist.
The ceasefire agreement, mediated by the US and France and established on November 27, 2024, concluded over a year of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. It mandated Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon within 60 days, but Israel has failed to comply, maintaining troops at five strategic locations along the border due to perceived threats from Hezbollah.
Recent violence has intensified tensions, including Israeli gunfire that injured a Lebanese soldier and a civilian near Kafr Kila and an explosion in Blida that wounded another civilian. These incidents illustrate the ongoing volatility along the Israeli-Lebanese border despite the ceasefire being in place.
Hezbollah’s leadership has vowed that resistance will endure as long as Israeli forces remain in Lebanese lands, reiterating the importance of Lebanese sovereignty and security. The group remains unwavering in its commitment to ensure Israel’s complete withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah, led by Secretary General Naim Qassem, asserts its commitment to ending any Israeli presence in southern Lebanon, emphasizing national sovereignty and ongoing military readiness despite a ceasefire. While insisting on exclusive internal security governance, Hezbollah maintains its armed resistance against perceived Israeli threats. The delay in Israel’s withdrawal from strategic locations after the ceasefire agreement has resulted in increased tensions, with recent incidents underscoring the volatility along the border. Hezbollah remains committed to its resistance and reconstruction efforts in Lebanon.
Original Source: munsifdaily.com
