Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem affirmed on Tuesday that the world is facing a US hegemony, adding that Lebanon is coping with an existential threat.
“We are in a stage of defending our land, existence, and liberation. We face an existential aggression that seeks to obliterate our existence,” Sheikh Qassem said, addressing the ceremony of the Islamic Association for Education and Teaching (Al-Mahdi Schools).
Sheikh Qassem indicated that the enemy’s goal in attacking the houses in Kfar Tibnit and Ain Qana, where there is no capability, was to strike the environment and make people surrender to avoid resisting the enemy.
“‘They occupy our land, and this land is ours. We will not accept giving up the land. We must face this enemy with the defense capabilities,” his eminence added.
The Israeli enemy attacks all the Lebanese people, and it is the responsibility of every one to confront it, according to Sheikh Qassem.
“It is not true to say that there is a specific party, sect, or region being targeted. This targeting is against the entire country, and everyone must confront the Israeli aggression.”
“Those who stand with the enemy under any pretext and pressure us to surrender are not acting from a national position. Liberating the land and sovereignty is a national responsibility,” Hezbollah leader added.
“Hezbollah is ready to discuss how to confront the aggression with those who believe in this direction, wherever they are, because this is a national issue, and the aggression is happening to the entire country,” Sheikh Qassem said.
Sheikh Qassem underscored that this enemy needs tools within the country, calling for not helping it and not repeating the failed and shameful past experience, which is certainly doomed to loss.
“Lebanon is not required to do anything. What is required is to pressure America and the Israeli enemy to implement the agreement and stop the aggression.”
Sheikh Qassem called on the Lebanese officials, “Explain to the foreign envoys that you cannot pressure your people. Tell them we cannot.”
“When the army commander announced that he had finished the stage south of the Litani River, they asked us to issue a statement that it had ended south of the Litani River. We have no relation to this. There is an army command and officials who say what they have done.”
Hezbollah Leader added, “There is aggression, and we must think about how to confront it and achieve sovereignty. As for us, we must defend and not surrender.”
“They tell us that our capabilities are limited and that the Israelis may kill us. We say, between the war and humiliation, we will not accept humiliation. Between humiliation and martyrdom, we choose martyrdom,” Sheikh Qassem said.
“We have the experience of 42 years, and the resistance is achieving successes. This means we are capable, and what is required is for us to stand on our feet.”
Whoever has faith, right, and sovereignty cannot be taken away, according to Sheikh Qassem who said but what is required is for us to stand on our feet, especially with the resistance that has given great performance and liberated Lebanon.
“The performance of the Lebanese people including Hezbollah, Amal Movement, national forces, various sects, army, and some officials is a great wealth capable of achieving successes and liberation. It requires patience and coordination,” his eminence added.
Sheikh Qassem recalled that the master of the martyrs of the nation (Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah) is the greatest global symbol of giving, sacrifice, resistance, and martyrdom, adding that this has given us a great push forward, but that what is required is for us to unite.
Hezbollah is the party of Imam Mahdi (AJ) that will remain victorious with martyrdom and facing enemies, Sheikh Qassem said.
“In this situation, we are working on building the state. We contributed to electing the president and forming the government. Our ministers work for all Lebanon, but some ministers do not want to build the state; rather, they seek vengeance and retaliation, confronting us with insults and abuse.”
Hezbollah and Amal lawmakers as well as sincere people saved the fragile public order with a weak budget through the budget report, in order to avoid a tough economic situation, his eminence noted.
The resistance and its supporters are referred to as sovereignty and liberation worldwide, while those who claim sovereignty are controlled by American guardianship and do not pressure to condemn Israel and achieve national unity, Sheikh Qassem affirmed.
“Whoever wishes to record their name in the register of patriotism should work on four key principles, after which we can move toward a national strategy that protects Lebanon: halting the aggression, withdrawal from occupied lands, liberation of prisoners, and reconstruction.”
Sheikh Qassem had started his speech by affirming that Al-Mahdi Schools Association provides national education, and that the excellence it has achieved makes it among the top schools in Lebanon.
“Imam Mahdi schools adopt the Islamic educational curriculum, which is the education of the prophets. This education has led to the love of the homeland, defense of the land, and support for the oppressed.”
Sheikh Qassem indicated that all Muslims consensually believe in the appearance of Imam Mahdi (A.S.) in the end times despite certain differences, adding that believers should be patient till the ultimate victory takes place.
“I offer condolences for the mujahid departed, Sayyed Abdul Karim Nasrallah, father of The Master of the Ummah’s Martyrs, His Eminence Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, and extend my condolences to the noble family, Hezbollah, and all those who love and are connected to this great path, to this man, and to his noble, sanctified son.”
“I also extend condolences for the departed figure of jihad, Al-Hajj Abu Ahmad Salhab, known to valleys, plains, and battlefields alike, and who was among the first generation of the Resistance.”
Sheikh Qassem also congratulated the Iranian people and leadership on the 47th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 revolution, saying: “God willing, Iran will defeat America and ‘Israel’ in the confrontation taking place in this era.”
Source: Al-Manar English Website