[News] Fadlallah: 'Israel' failed to force Hezbollah's hand

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Fadlallah: 'Israel' failed to force Hezbollah's hand
Al Mayadeen English
November 27, 2024
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Hassan Fadlallah, an MP from Hezbollah's Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc in
the Lebanese Parliament, affirms to Al-Mayadeen that the occupation has
failed against the Resistance on the ground, as operations south of the
Litani continued unabated.

   - [image: Member of the Loyalty to Resistance Bloc in the Lebanese
   Parliament, MP Hassan Fadlallah, speaks to Al Mayadeen on November 8, 2024.
   (Al Mayadeen)]
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   Member of the Loyalty to Resistance Bloc in the Lebanese Parliament, MP
   Hassan Fadlallah, speaks to Al Mayadeen on November 8, 2024. (Al Mayadeen)

Lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc
in the Lebanese Parliament, emphasized to *Al Mayadeen* that the Israeli
occupation has failed to impose its political terms on the Resistance.

Speaking on Tuesday evening, Fadlallah stated that Lebanon has successfully
resisted the occupation's attempts to dictate political conditions, adding,
"We are not exaggerating when we say that steadfastness forced the Israeli
enemy to seek a ceasefire."

He remarked, "We are in a critical and sensitive night, but the occupation
will not have the upper hand."
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Regarding the situation on the ground, Fadlallah underlined that all
Israeli objectives have collapsed at the gates of Khiam, Kafr Kila, and
other Lebanese villages. He affirmed that despite the advanced technology
at its disposal, the occupation's military failed to halt Resistance
operations south of the Litani River. He noted that these operations
continue to focus on Israeli military installations and are conducted from
within that region.

Commenting on Lebanon's achievements in both politics and on the
battlefield, Fadlallah said, "The moment the occupation halts its
aggression on Lebanon
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it will mark a major victory for Lebanon and its people." While
acknowledging the high cost paid, he asserted that these sacrifices have
prevented the occupation from achieving its goals.
'This is not 1948 or 1967'

Fadlallah argued that victory is measured by achieving objectives,
regardless of the rhetoric used by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu. He emphasized that the Resistance is securing a historic
accomplishment for Lebanon and the region, demonstrating to "Israel" that
this is not 1948 or 1967.

As Lebanese patriots, Fadlallah said, "Our fundamental role is to remain
steadfast and prevent the enemy
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from achieving its goals." He added, "The enemy may spread fear among
civilians, but the Resistance leadership is resolute in confronting it to
the very end."

On the topics of displaced persons and reconstruction, Fadlallah affirmed
to *Al Mayadeen* that the day after the war, the people of the South,
Bekaa, Dahiya, and all honorable citizens will raise the flag of Resistance
and liberation.

He continued, "The Resistance, which shed blood to keep the land free, will
stand with its people and families as they return to their towns and
villages." He also noted that Beirut, which burned but did not surrender in
1982, will be rebuilt, as will other affected areas.

Regarding the Lebanese Army, the parliamentarian clarified that it remains
stationed among its people in South Lebanon. "We are committed to the army
and its cohesion," he added.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday
that the security cabinet had approved a ceasefire agreement between
Lebanon and "Israel."
Northern Israeli settlements chiefs: Truce gives Hezbollah upper hand

Amid news of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, and fueled by media
reports and cautious remarks from officials in Beirut, voices of dissent
grew within the Israeli occupation, particularly from northern settlement
chiefs. Many labeled the deal as an Israeli "surrender agreement" to
Hezbollah.
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David Azoulay, head of the settlement council in Metula, located in the
al-Jalil Panhandle, dismissed claims that the Israeli occupation had
achieved its war objectives, calling such statements "lies." He asked, "Why
is the most right-wing government in Israeli history heading toward a
surrender agreement with Hezbollah?"

Similarly, Avichai Stern, mayor of Kiryat Shmona, expressed concern that
such an agreement could lead to a repeat of the October 7 scenario in
northern occupied Palestine. He urged Israeli leaders to avoid putting
northerners at risk, warning that they could become "the next hostages."
Stern added, "I don't understand how we've gone from total victory to total
surrender."

Yossi Hadad, head of the regional council of Mateh Asher in western
al-Jalil, cautioned that signing the agreement could result in a stronger
Hezbollah in the coming years, saying, "We will pay in blood for this."

Benny Ben Muvhar, leader of the Mevo'ot HaHermon regional council, declared
that settlers would not return to the north under such an agreement, which
undermines one of the war's stated objectives.

*Read more: Hezbollah fire causes widespread destruction in northern
'Israel'
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hezbollah-fire-causes-widespread-destruction-in-northern--is>*
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