Hezbollah’s Secretary General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, affirmed on Sunday that the Islamic resistance will persist, unwavering in its path and beliefs, stressing that “foreign intervention leads to subservience, humiliation, and the solidification of the Israeli occupation.” He also announced that the funeral procession of the great martyr, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, will take place on Sunday, February 23, emphasizing that it will serve as a renewed pledge to uphold the path of resistance.”
In a televised speech via Al-Manar TV, Sheikh Qassem announced that the official funeral for the greatest martyrs Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
He explained that Sayyed Nasrallah was martyred during critical circumstances, which prevented an immediate funeral.
Sheikh Qassem clarified that the funeral of Martyr Sayyed Nasrallah will also include the funeral of Martyr Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, in his capacity as Secretary General.
He highlighted that after being elected to the position just four days following Sayyed Nasrallah’s martyrdom, Sayyed Safieddine was martyred on October 3, 2024.
The burial of His Eminence Martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah will take place in the capital, Beirut, while Martyr Sayyed Hashem will be buried in his hometown of Deir Qanoun Al-Nahr, south Lebanon.
Sheikh Qassem revealed that the slogan for the funeral procession will be “We shall keep the covenant.”
He further requested that no gunshots be used during or before the funeral procession, describing such actions as “wrong and harmful to people.”
Resistance is the People’s Choice
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem addressed the resilience of the Lebanese people in the face of Israeli occupation, stating, “Our people understand that while they have won in some aspects and lost in others, true victory was achieved through steadfastness, breaking the Israeli invasion, and preventing the enemy from ending the resistance.”
“The scene of Lebanese people returning to the southern villages reflects a popular liberation stance, a noble commitment to reclaiming the land. We are witnessing extraordinary resilience, rarely seen in the history of resistance movements,” His Eminence asserted.
Sheikh Qassem emphasized that Lebanon’s liberation was the result of the unity between the people, their resistance, and the Lebanese army, noting that popular liberation complements armed resistance and the Lebanese military forces.
Speaking on external pressure, Sheikh Naim Qassem affirmed that “Southern Lebanon rejects the presence of the Israeli enemy forces in its land, and the sacrifices will lead to the full liberation of the land.”
He also stressed that those with principles do not surrender under pressure, stating, “Dependence on the United States does not tempt us.”
Regarding the Israeli ceasefire violations and aggression, Sheikh Qassem emphasized that “the Lebanese state bears full responsibility for following up and pressuring international sponsors to halt the Israeli violations and attacks, which are no longer mere violations but have become an initial act of aggression that requires a firm stance.”
Palestinian Great Achievements
Sheikh Qassem extended his condolences and congratulations to the Palestinian people for the martyrdom of the Al-Qassam Brigades’ Chief of Staff, Commander Mohammad Deif, and his deputy, Commander Marwan Issa.
He also congratulated the Palestinians for the release of prisoners and the achievements they have made.
The Struggle Continues Despite Counter Campaigns
Sheikh Qassem affirmed that the resistance will persist based on its strategic evaluations and battlefield conditions, pointing to a “counter campaign sponsored by the United States, Israeli enemy, and foreign countries, alongside an internal team promoting defeat.”
“We have never claimed absolute victory. This battle involves both gains and losses, but the choice of resistance is firm and will not change, his eminence added.
Regarding the motorbike incident outside Beirut’s southern suburbs, Sheikh Qassem clarified that Hezbollah has no connection with the motorbikes that entered some Lebanese areas, highlighting that this act is rejected and those who carried it out have no relation to us.”
“We are against such forms of expressing joy or sorrow, and we call on the security forces to punish those who fired gunshots or entered areas in a provocative manner,” his eminence concluded.
Source: Al-Manar Website
