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Hezbollah resistance and political stance

Overview

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has consistently maintained that armed resistance is the only viable method for liberating Lebanese land and supporting the Palestinian cause.

Initially, Qassem asserted that the group remains committed to its struggle ‘regardless of the cost’ and argued that steadfastness prevents Israel from achieving its objectives. These remarks followed discussions in Washington regarding Lebanese military authority in the south and the disarmament of Hezbollah in specific zones.

In subsequent statements marking the second anniversary of the deaths of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, Qassem declared the current phase to be ‘Inna ala al-Ahd’ (We are on the Covenant). He claimed the resistance successfully prevented Israeli forces from reaching strategic goals. On the political level, Qassem criticized the Lebanese government for making concessions through direct negotiations, advocating instead for indirect negotiations to protect national sovereignty. He also emphasized that the Lebanese Army should function as a national institution rather than a tool for external interests.

More recently, Qassem has called for a freeze on direct negotiations with Israel, accusing Lebanese authorities of aiding Israeli interests and conceding too much power. He argued that previous negotiation rounds yielded results ‘below zero’ and urged a transition to indirect negotiations to safeguard sovereignty.

Entities

Hezbollah · Naim Qassem · Israel · Iran · Hashem Safieddine

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Hezbollah maintains its commitment to the resistance path and the liberation of occupied lands. ch23.com · almanartv.com.lb · shms.ps
[● 2 SOURCES] Hezbollah demands the freezing of direct negotiations with Israel. almanartv.com.lb · shms.ps
[● 2 SOURCES] The resistance prevented Israeli forces, numbering up to 90,000 soldiers and officers, from achieving their goals. ch23.com · shms.ps
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hezbollah's Shura Council has named the current field and political phase 'Inna ala al-Ahd' (We are on the Covenant). shms.ps
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Lebanese Army should not be used as a tool for external projects. shms.ps

Timeline

about 3 hours ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reaffirms resistance path
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reaffirmed the group's commitment to resistance and Palestinian causes, while calling for a freeze on direct negotiations with Israel.
1 day ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Hezbollah calls for freeze on Israel talks amid US-Iran diplomatic efforts
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem calls for freezing direct talks with Israel, while Iran submits a seven-day plan to the U.S. to resolve maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem affirms resistance as sole path to liberation
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declared armed resistance as the sole way to liberate land, asserting the group's resilience against Israel and claiming Iran has successfully thwarted attempts to topple its regime

Sources

almanar.com.lb · almanartv.com.lb · anwartv2.com · arabic.euronews.com · ch23.com · dailynewslb.com · janoub360.com · nahrainnet.net · royanews.tv · saadahnews.com · sarabic.ae · shms.ps

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