Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared on Friday that the movement will not surrender despite ongoing zionist military pressure and regional efforts aimed at weakening the Resistance.
“The death the enemy threatens us with as a weapon is not something we dread,” Qassem said during a speech at the central Ashura council.
Emphasizing Hezbollah’s determination to continue confronting the zionist regime, he added that “according to our principles, victory is defined by prevailing steadfastness,” arguing that “losses, no matter how massive, are better than capitulation.”
“As long as we are capable of steadfastness, why should we surrender?” he asked.
‘Most Dangerous Phase’
Qassem described the current period as one of the most dangerous stages in Lebanon’s modern history.
“The campaign led against us today aims to end the Resistance and its people and to completely eliminate its existence from Lebanon,” he said.
According to Qassem, the zionsit regime and the United States sought to exploit regional developments following the fall of Syria to alter the balance of power and intensify pressure on Hezbollah.
He argued that the strategy relied not only on military aggression but also on political, economic and social pressure designed to isolate the Resistance.
Pressure Campaign against Hezbollah
Qassem accused Hezbollah’s opponents of attempting to cut off all channels through which the movement could maintain its capabilities.
“They wanted to close the aerial, maritime, and land crossings to prevent any access to weapons, technologies, and everything that could strengthen the Resistance,” he said.
He also stated that efforts were made to obstruct reconstruction in southern Lebanon and other affected areas in order to keep residents displaced and weaken public support for Hezbollah.
In addition, Qassem said opponents attempted to impose a financial siege and provoke internal Lebanese tensions.
“They tried to incite strife between the army and the Resistance,” he said, while also accusing some regional and international actors of encouraging sectarian divisions.
“America is the maestro that leads this scheme with all its details and in all directions,” he added.
Resistance Has Adapted
Addressing Hezbollah’s military posture, Qassem said the movement has modified its combat methods and developed new capabilities based on battlefield experience.
“Our strong goal and project is our right to defend and liberate the land,” he said.
The Hezbollah leader stated that the Resistance had developed new weapons systems and drone capabilities, describing them as the product of the fighters’ experience and innovation.
He argued that these developments have allowed Hezbollah to continue confronting Israeli military operations despite significant challenges.
‘Project to End Hezbollah Has Collapsed’
Qassem concluded by asserting that efforts to eliminate Hezbollah have failed. “The project to end Hezbollah and consolidate occupation has collapsed,” he said.
He vowed that the Resistance would continue confronting zionist forces and insisted that “the ‘Israelis’ will be forced out of every last inch of our land.”
The remarks come amid continued tensions in southern Lebanon, ongoing zionist military operations, and renewed debate over the future of the Resistance following the Iran-US memorandum of understanding and its provisions regarding Lebanon.
Source: Palestine Chronicle