[News] Sheikh Qassem: Time to 'hurt the enemy', Hezbollah capabilities intact

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Sheikh Qassem: Time to 'hurt the enemy', Hezbollah capabilities intact
Al Mayadeen English
October 15, 2024
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In a televised speech, Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary General talks about the
dimensions of the current battle, the plans of the Israeli occupation for
the region, and the new equations imposed by Hezbollah.
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   - Deputy Secretary-General of Hezbollah Sheikh Naim Qassem in a
   televised speech on October 15, 2024. (Social media)

“Lebanon cannot be separated from Palestine, nor can the region be
separated from Palestine," Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim
Qassem emphasized.

In a televised speech on Tuesday, he affirmed that "Sayyed Nasrallah has
not left us, as we have fighters conducting battles through his will and
his people continue to stand strong out of love for him."

"Our trust that we will be victorious knows no bounds," he said

In his speech, Sheikh Qassem discussed the broader dimensions of the
ongoing war and the Israeli occupation’s plans for the region, underscoring
that "Operation Al-Aqsa Flood came after 75 years of occupation, which
makes it a legitimate right."

He then explained that the "Al-Aqsa Flood was aimed at delivering a message
to the world after more than 75 years of occupation, massacres, and
assaults."

"Our [Resistance] support for Palestinians is a support for justice; as
they have been wronged, as such, we are capping the Israeli expansionist
project by doing so," he said.

He addressed those talking about the damage Lebanon has suffered, by
saying, "Who is causing it? Is it not the aggression? Is the person
defending [the land] causing this destruction?"
Israeli project extends beyond Palestine

Sheikh Qassem explained that the [Israeli] occupation only left Lebanon
because of the Resistance, asserting that "our country lies within the
scope of Israel's expansionist project."

He stressed that "Israel" as an occupation represents a significant danger
to both the region and the global community and that it is "an expansionist
occupation that does not stop at Palestine."

Sheikh Qassem further revealed that Hezbollah "was asked to put an end to
the war and move more than 10 km from the border so as not to provoke
Israel, yet, we still insisted on a ceasefire in Gaza."

He continued, "We did not respond to their request to separate Lebanon from
Gaza, as the current project is expansionist."

Responding to the allegations that the Resistance and the defense of
Palestine serve an Iranian agenda, a narrative being propagated by the
West, Sheikh Qassem asserted, "We are amid a Palestinian project, not an
Iranian project at all, and this is a matter of pride for Iran to support
Palestine."

Regarding Lebanon, he highlighted that the Israeli occupation seeks to
undermine Hezbollah by targeting its leadership and military foundation,
aiming to diminish its capacity to resist
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and to reshape the country.

He further explained that by standing firm and enduring sacrifices, causing
pain to the enemy, they are safeguarding future generations, stressing that
while confrontations come at a price, they ultimately pave the way to
freedom.

Sheikh Qassem went on to say, "Were it not for the US, the Greater Satan,
Israel would not have been able to gain control like this, pursuing a 'New
Middle East'."

He also clarified that "the genocide being conducted by Israel and the US
means they are both partners in implementing a new Middle East, in the
Israeli fashion."
Battlefield expands

With the battle entering a new phase and shifting dynamics, Sheikh Qassem
maintained that Lebanon is no longer in the support front phase, "rather,
we are now facing an Israeli war against us."

In light of this, he declared that in this new equation, Hezbollah is now
targeting Tel Aviv, Haifa, and even beyond Haifa, in accordance with the
directives of the great martyred leader Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan
Nasrallah.

"Since the enemy has targeted all of Lebanon, we have the right to target
any location within the entity, which we will choose as we see fit,"
asserted the Deputy Secretary-General of Hezbollah.

He also warned that the Resistance would focus on targeting Israeli
occupation soldiers
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their positions, and military barracks.

Sheikh Qassem clarified that the solution to end the war lies in a
ceasefire, asserting that Hezbollah is not speaking from a position of
weakness.

The Deputy SG also mockingly pointed out that "Israel" is inadvertently
assisting the Resistance in its operations, as failed Israeli anti-air
defenses send debris
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falling onto settlements.

He urged the Israeli settlers not to trust their government's claims
regarding Hezbollah's capabilities, citing the example of Gaza's Resistance
and reaffirming that the new equation set by Hezbollah is to "hurt the
enemy."
Resistance will not be defeated

Addressing the people and support base of Hezbollah, Sheikh Qassem
reassured that the party has recovered and is reorganized, filled any
leadership vacancies, and prepared replacements for all positions. He
affirmed that Hezbollah remains strong, despite the damage inflicted, and
that the battlefield serves as testimony to this strength.

While acknowledging the pain caused by the Israeli occupation's strikes, he
highlighted that the enemy has not progressed beyond the first step on a
strategic level. The achievements of the Resistance over the past two weeks
have exceeded expectations, he explained, adding that "the mission of the
Resistance has not only been to halt the [Israeli] advance, but to pursue
it [the enemy]
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."

He stressed that "Israel" will be defeated, while the Resistance will not,
as "it is defending its own land" and its members and fighters are prepared
to offer the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, in defense of the dignity of
this land and its people.

He added that the Resistance's steadfastness and its people's solidarity
"are the only path to reclaim land and halt aggression."

"We, in the Resistance, are fighting with honor, but they [Israelis] are
targeting civilians, women and children and hospitals," Sheikh Qassem
emphasized, adding that the Israeli occupation has also targeted the
Lebanese Army, UNIFIL forces, and places of worship, including mosques and
churches, "because the Israeli project is a destructive one."

He questioned the role of the United Nations and Western countries in the
face of "Israel’s" request for UNIFIL to withdraw and slammed the absence
of any action in terms of the set international resolutions.

Sheikh Qassem concluded this part by asserting that it will be Hezbollah
that "grabs the reins" and forces the enemy back into its barn. He added
that "Israel", backed by its supporters, continues to kill and commit
massacres, and it is time to take a stand against such actions.
Martyred leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah remains ever-present

Addressing martyred leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Sheikh Qassem said,
"We, in the resistance, were raised by the great leader, His Eminence the
Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah," assuring that his positions
throughout his life stand as the “constitution” based on which Hezbollah
acts.

"Your words light up our path and your speeches are the pegs of our
journey, he added.

"Your enemies fear your lingering presence, and [continue to] see you in
every freedom fighter and supporter," Hezbollah’s deputy chief affirmed.

"Sayyed Nasrallah has not left us, [he is present] though the freedom
fighters confronting [the enemy] with utmost strength through his will and
through his people who continue to stand strong out of love for him," he
added.

"Our trust that we will be victorious is limitless."
Patience, victory is near

Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem addressed the
supporters of the Resistance, emphasizing that "victory comes with
patience," citing a verse from the Holy Quran.

He reassured them of the promise of Hezbollah Secretary-General martyred
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, vowing that the displaced Lebanese would return to
their homes and that these homes would be rebuilt better than before. He
acknowledged the sacrifices of the people and expressed appreciation for
their steadfastness, reminding them that they are in this struggle together.

He affirmed that the Resistance remains strong, backed by its fighters,
resources, and the unified efforts of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement. He
reassured the supporters that their sacrifices would not be in vain and
that they would never be abandoned, saying, "We will rebuild together, and
you will not be left behind, just as we know that you will not abandon us
[armed Resistance] either."

In his closing remarks, Sheikh Qassem reinforced the unity and strength of
the Resistance’s support base, promising that together, they will overcome
the current hardships and emerge victorious.

*Read more: 'Israel' struggles to anticipate Hezbollah's next move: Israeli
media
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-israel--struggles-to-anticipate-hezbollah-s-next-move--isra>*
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