In a significant address marking his first public statement since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, the secretary-general of Hezbollah Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah made several notable remarks.
He began by calling out those who remain silent during the current crisis, stating that if they consider themselves human, they should reevaluate their humanity, and if they have faith, they should reconsider their religion and honor.
The Hezbollah leader described the events in Gaza as a momentous and decisive battle, emphasizing that the consequences to follow would be fundamentally different from anything seen before.
He stressed that the victory in Gaza was of paramount national interest not only for Egypt, Jordan, and Syria but, above all, for Lebanon.
Furthermore, the Hezbollah leader framed the victory in Gaza as a broader triumph for the Palestinian people, including those in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and the significant religious sites of Al-Aqsa and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. He also highlighted its importance for the entire region.
He discussed the ongoing efforts of the Islamic resistance in Lebanon, which has been actively engaged in a significant battle since October 8, a battle that is particularly felt by those on the border.
The Hezbollah leader pointed out that the Islamic resistance has adopted a distinct approach concerning titles, tools, and objectives in this conflict.
Additionally, he mentioned the reach of Yemeni rockets and protests, extending as far as Eilat and Israeli military bases, which has added complexity to the situation.
He referred to Ayatollah Khamenei's statement, emphasizing that Gaza and Palestine would ultimately prevail.
In a warning to potential aggressors, he stated that in the event of war, their fleets and aircraft would not benefit, and their interests would suffer the most significant losses.
The Hezbollah leader dismissed threats from the United States, asserting that they have plans for the ships mentioned in these threats.
He mentioned that they had been warned about American ships at the beginning of the conflict, but their actions had proceeded regardless.
He called on Arab and Islamic governments to actively work towards a ceasefire and advocated for cutting off diplomatic relations with Israel.
He stressed that condemning the situation was insufficient and called for a complete cessation of relations, including oil exports to Israel.
The Hezbollah leader also discussed how, on October 8, the enemy initiated operations from the Lebanese border, intending to reinforce their efforts in Gaza amidst a perceived moral collapse. He stated that the resistance operation compelled the enemy to maintain a significant presence at the border, even leading to reinforcements.
He indicated a shift in strategy by declaring that they would no longer limit themselves to border operations.
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