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            <h1 class="gmail-reader-title">The strategic and tactical
              gains of Operation People of Might</h1>
            <div class="gmail-credits gmail-reader-credits">Janna Kadri
              and Tala Alayli</div>
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              <div class="gmail-reader-estimated-time">November 28, 2024<br>
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                <p>This article examines the economic and political
                  repercussions for "Israel", the mounting legal
                  challenges faced by its leadership, and the broader
                  regional and international implications of this
                  historic confrontation, following a 13-month battle
                  with the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon.</p>
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                        The strategic and tactical gains of Operation
                        People of Might (Al Mayadeen English;
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                  <p>On the morning of November 27, 2024, the ceasefire
                    agreement between "Israel" and Hezbollah came into
                    effect, marking the conclusion of a protracted and
                    devastating war that began in October 2023. This
                    agreement, brokered by international powers such as
                    the United States and France but ultimately shaped
                    by the Resistance's uncompromising demands,
                    underscored a pivotal shift in the trajectory of the
                    war, with terms decisively favoring Hezbollah's
                    strategic objectives.</p>
                  <p>The agreement symbolized the West's capitulation to
                    the Resistance, driven by its inability to sustain
                    the crippling military and economic toll inflicted
                    on its settler-colonial protégé—an entity whose very
                    survival hinges on the violent dispossession and
                    systematic extermination of indigenous Arabs.</p>
                  <p>In this analysis, we lay bare the multifaceted
                    dimensions of the war, dissecting Hezbollah's
                    strategic and military triumphs over the
                    settler-colonial Israeli regime. We further examine
                    the economic and political repercussions for
                    "Israel", the mounting legal challenges faced by its
                    leadership, and the broader regional and
                    international implications of this historic
                    confrontation.</p>
                  <h2>Sustained Resistance and Strategic Achievements</h2>
                  <p>Hezbollah’s steadfast ability to endure and
                    confront one of the most technologically advanced
                    militaries on the planet illuminates its remarkable
                    strategic accomplishments during the war. Over more
                    than a year of relentless hostilities, the
                    Resistance inflicted <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/beacon-of-victory--hezbollah-s-operations-room-issues-statem"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">profound military losses</a>
                    on "Israel," demonstrating not only its advanced
                    tactical acumen but also its capacity to reshape the
                    contours of regional power dynamics.</p>
                  <p><strong>Personnel Losses</strong>: While the
                    Israeli army keeps its true casualties undeclared,
                    statements by the Islamic Resistance's Operations
                    Room confirm that over 130 Israeli soldiers and
                    officers were killed, and more than 1,250 were
                    wounded since October 1, 2024. These casualties
                    resulted from direct combat engagements in southern
                    Lebanon, precision rocket and missile strikes on
                    military advancements, and the ambushes orchestrated
                    by Hezbollah fighters in fortified regions, but do
                    not include losses sustained from rocket strikes
                    inside occupied territories. These numbers reflect a
                    <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/war-with-hezbollah-to-be-deadliest-for--israel---130-page-re"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">sharp escalation</a> in
                    personnel losses compared to previous
                    confrontations.</p>
                  <p><strong>Armored Vehicle Losses</strong>:
                    Hezbollah’s adept use of advanced anti-tank guided
                    missiles (ATGMs) devastated the Israeli armored
                    fleet, resulting in the destruction of 59 Merkava
                    tanks, including the <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/al-mayadeen-breaks-down-hezbollah-s-merkava-massacre-in-sout"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">Merkava Mk. IV</a>—the
                    pride of Israeli military engineering. Additionally,
                    11 military bulldozers, two Humvees, two armored
                    vehicles, and one armored personnel carrier were
                    rendered inoperable, primarily in strategic
                    battlegrounds such as <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hezbollah-s-fierce-resistance-preventing--israel--from-captu"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">Khiam</a> and Bint Jbeil.
                    In these arenas, Hezbollah's mastery of asymmetric
                    warfare rendered Israeli advances impotent, exposing
                    the vulnerabilities of a military apparatus touted
                    as invincible.</p>
                  <p><strong>Drone Losses</strong>: The Israeli regime
                    also suffered a blow to its aerial superiority,
                    losing at least nine unmanned aerial vehicles
                    (UAVs), including six <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hezbollah-downs-israeli-hermes-450-drone--rocket-hit-kills-i"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">Hermes 450 drones</a>, two
                    Hermes 900 drones, and one Quadcopter. These losses
                    underscored the Resistance’s burgeoning air defense
                    capabilities, which dealt a significant blow to
                    Israeli reconnaissance and operational dominance in
                    the skies.</p>
                  <p><strong>Operational Setbacks</strong>: Hezbollah
                    disrupted the Israeli occupation’s logistical chains
                    and military convoys, compelling the constant
                    redeployment of troops and resources to counter
                    emerging threats. Strategic rocket and missile
                    salvos reached deep into occupied territories,
                    diverting Israeli resources to protect civilian
                    infrastructure while further complicating its
                    military calculations. Particularly notable were the
                    <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hezbollah-conducts-three--khaybar--ops--strikes-base-in-haif"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">Khaybar series of strikes</a>,
                    which employed advanced ballistic rockets, cruise
                    missiles, and assault drones to target sensitive
                    military and intelligence installations with
                    precision.</p>
                  <p><strong>Strategic Implications</strong>: These
                    cumulative losses shattered the illusion of
                    "Israel’s" regional military supremacy. Hezbollah’s
                    ability to extract both direct and indirect costs
                    from the occupation regime underscored the
                    Resistance’s tactical evolution and operational
                    depth. The relentless pressure imposed by Hezbollah
                    forced "Israel" to curtail its ambitions, ultimately
                    agreeing to a ceasefire whose terms heavily favored
                    the Resistance. This result affirmed Hezbollah’s
                    status as a formidable regional force and fortified
                    its narrative of resilience and triumph against
                    imperialist-backed aggression.</p>
                  <h2>Economic Repercussions for 'Israel'</h2>
                  <p>The economic toll of the war on the Israeli
                    settler-colonial regime reverberated across critical
                    sectors, exposing the fragility of its economic
                    foundations and the cascading vulnerabilities of its
                    occupation-driven model of governance.
                    Infrastructure, key industries, fiscal stability,
                    and financial markets all bore the brunt of
                    Hezbollah’s sustained resistance.</p>
                  <p><strong>Direct Costs</strong>: The Israeli regime
                    allocated billions to military operations, covering
                    troop mobilization, logistics, and equipment
                    expenditures. Hezbollah’s precision rocket attacks
                    inflicted widespread damage on residential
                    buildings, commercial hubs, and public
                    infrastructure, with property damage alone estimated
                    at <a
href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/costs-israel-hezbollah-conflict-lebanon-israel-2024-11-26/"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">$273 million</a>. In the
                    northern settlements, damages exceeded five billion
                    shekels ($1.3 billion), further exacerbated by
                    widespread forest and land destruction. These
                    financial hemorrhages underscore the inability of
                    the occupation to shield its hinterlands from the
                    Resistance’s strategic strikes.</p>
                  <p><strong>Impact on Agriculture</strong>: Northern
                    occupied Palestine, a vital <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/israeli-north-lost-some--131mln-in-agriculture-under-hezboll"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">agricultural hub</a>
                    contributing a third of the settler economy’s
                    output, faced severe disruptions. The displacement
                    of farmers and destruction of facilities led to
                    acute shortages, particularly in eggs, where <a
href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/once-thriving-agriculture-struggles-to-stay-afloat-in-evacuation-northern-border-area/#:~:text=Israel's%20northern%20region%20accounts%20for,regions%2C%20the%20Agriculture%20Ministry%20said."
                      moz-do-not-send="true">73% of "Israel’s" annual
                      production</a> originates. To mitigate the crisis,
                    the regime was forced to import 45 million eggs—a
                    stark indication of the systemic vulnerabilities
                    exposed by the war. The loss of agricultural
                    stability not only weakened local food security but
                    also underscored the dependence of the regime’s
                    economy on fragile and highly contested territories.</p>
                  <p><strong>Tourism Disruption</strong>: Tourism, a
                    cornerstone of the settler economy, suffered
                    dramatic setbacks. The northern region’s evacuations
                    and the constant threat of rocket fire rendered it
                    inhospitable to visitors. Overnight bookings <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/Economy/tourism-in--israel--collapsing-amid-ongoing-wars"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">plummeted by 63%</a>
                    compared to October 2023 and an even more staggering
                    86% relative to October 2022. Such disruptions
                    further deepened the financial strain on the regime,
                    dismantling one of the key narratives of economic
                    stability that it touts to its international
                    backers.</p>
                  <p><strong>Financial Market Volatility</strong>: The
                    war sent shockwaves through financial markets,
                    triggering sharp declines in the shekel’s value as
                    investor confidence waned. Bond markets experienced
                    significant volatility, driving up borrowing costs
                    for the regime. While external traders, particularly
                    <a
href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/wall-street-banks-get-lift-trading-israeli-currency-bonds-2024-11-26/"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">Wall Street banks</a>,
                    capitalized on this instability, reporting record
                    revenues from trading Israeli assets, the short-term
                    profits for global capitalists highlighted the
                    long-term economic precarity of the occupation.
                    These dynamics underscored the extent to which
                    "Israel" remains an economically vulnerable entity,
                    reliant on external intervention and speculative
                    capital.</p>
                  <p><strong>Broader Implications</strong>: The war
                    plunged the Israeli regime’s budget deficit <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-israel-s--budget-deficit-could-surge-to-8---israeli-media"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">to 8% of GDP</a>, driven by
                    skyrocketing military expenditures and the cost of
                    reconstruction. <a
href="https://www.morningstar.com/news/dow-jones/202411254812/bank-of-israel-holds-interest-rate-as-inflation-exacerbates-war-uncertainties-update"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">Inflation rose to 3.5%</a>,
                    compounding household hardships amid rising prices
                    and disrupted supply chains. Despite an illusory
                    3.8% annualized GDP growth in Q3 2024—largely driven
                    by emergency reconstruction and consumption—this
                    uptick reflected reactive, short-lived economic
                    activity rather than any genuine recovery or
                    stability. The dependence on ephemeral drivers of
                    growth highlighted the underlying fragility of an
                    economy structured around settler colonialism and
                    military expansionism.</p>
                  <h2>Impact on Haifa Port: A Symbolic and Strategic
                    Loss</h2>
                  <p>Hezbollah's precision strikes on Haifa Port during
                    the war further exposed the vulnerabilities of one
                    of "Israel’s" most vital economic arteries,
                    delivering a decisive blow to its maritime
                    infrastructure. Haifa Port, a keystone of the
                    Israeli settler-colonial economy, endured
                    significant damage that disrupted trade routes and
                    exposed the fragility of an entity reliant on global
                    economic networks to sustain its occupation-driven
                    model.</p>
                  <p>The first salvo of rockets targeting Haifa on
                    October 6, 2024, marked a turning point in the war.
                    Subsequent barrages, including a large-scale attack
                    on November 24 involving <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hezbollah-establishes-security-belt-reaching-tel-aviv--israe"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">over 250 rockets</a>,
                    caused extensive damage to port facilities and
                    surrounding infrastructure. The strikes set cargo
                    containers ablaze, crippled docking stations, and
                    rendered several operational zones inoperative,
                    forcing the rerouting of maritime traffic to
                    alternative ports. These disruptions reverberated
                    across "Israel’s" economy, stalling the flow of
                    goods and amplifying supply chain vulnerabilities. </p>
                  <p>The damage sustained by Haifa Port not only laid
                    bare the limits of the regime's defensive
                    capabilities but also signaled a broader collapse of
                    confidence in its infrastructure. Global shipping
                    companies <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/18-shipping-companies-re-routing-around-africa-amid-yaf-atta"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">hesitated to dock in Haifa</a>,
                    further isolating "Israel" economically. Haifa's
                    symbolic significance as a hub of Zionist settler
                    colonial expansion deepened the impact of its
                    targeting. By striking a nerve center of "Israel’s"
                    economic apparatus, Hezbollah effectively
                    demonstrated the hollowness of "Israel’s" claims of
                    invulnerability. </p>
                  <h2>Hezbollah's Strategic Narrative</h2>
                  <p>Hezbollah's strategic narrative has undergone a
                    profound transformation, cementing its position as
                    not merely a defender of Lebanese sovereignty but as
                    a pivotal force in the broader resistance against
                    the settler-colonial Israeli regime. This narrative,
                    deeply rooted in the material realities of the
                    region, has resonated both locally and
                    internationally, bolstering Hezbollah's legitimacy
                    and redefining the balance of power in the Middle
                    East.</p>
                  <p><strong>Defender of Lebanon and the Resistance</strong>:
                    Hezbollah’s portrayal as the unwavering protector of
                    Lebanese sovereignty against Zionist aggression has
                    become a cornerstone of its identity. This role is
                    not merely rhetorical; it is a material response to
                    decades of occupation, invasion, and dispossession
                    inflicted by the Israeli regime. By embodying the
                    aspirations of a population denied its fundamental
                    rights, Hezbollah has transcended the confines of
                    sectarian politics, positioning itself as a symbol
                    of defiance against imperialism and colonial
                    violence. This self-image has reverberated across
                    the Arab world, where the Resistance is increasingly
                    viewed as a legitimate and indispensable movement.</p>
                  <p><strong>Enhanced Military Capabilities</strong>:
                    The post-2006 period marked a significant evolution
                    in Hezbollah's military doctrine. The group’s
                    arsenal now includes an extensive array of
                    precision-guided rockets and missiles capable of
                    reaching deep into occupied territories. These
                    advancements, demonstrated with devastating
                    effectiveness during the recent war, are not
                    accidental but the result of deliberate preparation
                    in anticipation of prolonged asymmetrical warfare.
                    Throughout the conflict, Hezbollah introduced <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hezbollah-s-latest-strike-on-ramat-david-base--the-fadi-type"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">new variations</a> of
                    existing weaponry, such as the Fadi-1 series of
                    rockets, maintaining the capacity to disrupt Israeli
                    operations while sustaining its own operational
                    tempo. This ability to innovate and adapt
                    underscores the strategic depth of the Resistance,
                    which has not only survived but thrived under
                    conditions of constant external aggression.</p>
                  <p><strong>Negotiating Power in Ceasefire Agreements</strong>:
                    The recent ceasefire negotiations epitomize
                    Hezbollah's ascension as a decisive actor in the
                    region. Far from being a passive participant,
                    Hezbollah dictated terms that forced the Israeli
                    regime to retreat from southern Lebanon, effectively
                    conceding ground to the Resistance. This outcome
                    reflects Hezbollah's capacity to translate
                    battlefield successes into political leverage,
                    securing agreements that align with its strategic
                    objectives. In doing so, the group has demonstrated
                    its ability to challenge not only the Israeli
                    occupation but also the imperialist powers
                    underwriting its existence.</p>
                  <p><strong>A Material Narrative of Resistance</strong>:
                    Hezbollah's strategic narrative is grounded in the
                    material realities of resistance. Its military
                    advancements, political influence, and negotiating
                    power are not abstractions; they are the concrete
                    expressions of a movement that has repeatedly
                    outmaneuvered a heavily militarized occupation. The
                    outcomes of recent wars, including the reshaping of
                    ceasefire dynamics, have further solidified
                    Hezbollah's standing as an outstanding force capable
                    of altering the political and military landscape of
                    the Middle East.</p>
                  <h2>Ceasefire as a Tactical Win</h2>
                  <p>The ceasefire agreement, brokered by imperialist
                    powers such as the United States and France, stands
                    as a resounding tactical triumph for Hezbollah,
                    cementing provisions that decisively aligned with
                    the Resistance's strategic objectives. The deal
                    mandated the withdrawal of Israeli forces from
                    southern Lebanon within 60 days, stripping the
                    occupation of its direct military foothold near
                    Hezbollah strongholds, while simultaneously
                    affirming the Resistance’s control over key
                    territories north of the Litani River. In doing so,
                    the agreement underscored Hezbollah's dual role as a
                    resilient military force and an unyielding defender
                    of Lebanese sovereignty.</p>
                  <p>This victory illuminated Hezbollah’s unparalleled
                    ability to influence negotiations with global
                    powers, exposing the inherent limitations of
                    Western-led campaigns to dismantle the Resistance.
                    Despite the overwhelming support of the United
                    States and France—staunch patrons of Israeli
                    security—the terms of the ceasefire reflected
                    Hezbollah's superior strategic positioning. The
                    failure of these powers to curtail Hezbollah's
                    influence further underscored the hollowness of
                    their interventionist ambitions, as their efforts
                    unraveled under the weight of the Resistance’s
                    growing legitimacy and operational sophistication.</p>
                  <p>The ceasefire also laid bare the vulnerabilities of
                    the Israeli settler-colonial project. Israeli Prime
                    Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s admission of the
                    regime’s need to regroup and shift focus to other
                    regional threats tacitly acknowledged the toll
                    inflicted on its military and economic apparatus.</p>
                  <p>Within the Knesset, the ceasefire was branded an "<a
href="https://www.thetimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-hezbollah-war/article/israeli-view-netanyahi-ceasefire-hezbollah-3rgs2k3lp"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">all for nothing</a>"
                    outcome, with some ministers conceding that the deal
                    was a necessary retreat to avert catastrophic
                    losses. Such revelations dismantled the
                    long-standing myth of Israeli military
                    invincibility, revealing the occupation's incapacity
                    to decisively counter Hezbollah’s resistance.</p>
                  <p>Moreover, the ceasefire signified the broader
                    collapse of Western interventionist policies in the
                    region. Decades of military aid, diplomatic
                    isolation tactics, and coercive measures designed to
                    erode Hezbollah’s capabilities were rendered futile.
                    Instead, the Resistance emerged from the war with
                    its stature not only intact but significantly
                    bolstered, reaffirming its centrality to
                    anti-colonial struggles in the Middle East. The
                    unwavering connection between Hezbollah and its
                    local and regional support base, rooted in material
                    resistance to occupation and dispossession, proved
                    far more durable than the imperialist strategies
                    designed to undermine it.</p>
                  <p>In essence, the ceasefire agreement was not merely
                    a tactical win for Hezbollah but a symbolic defeat
                    for Western imperialism. It demonstrated the
                    capacity of grassroots Resistance movements to
                    withstand and counteract the hegemony of global
                    powers and their regional proxies. This victory
                    reinforces Hezbollah’s narrative as a legitimate and
                    steadfast force, committed to defending Lebanon and
                    challenging the broader structures of domination
                    that underpin imperialist aggression in the Middle
                    East.</p>
                  <h2>Regional and Popular Support</h2>
                  <p>The 2023-2024 war indelibly fortified Hezbollah's
                    status as a vanguard of resistance across the Arab
                    and Islamic worlds, embedding its regional and
                    popular support within the material realities of
                    anti-colonial struggle. In the face of Lebanon’s
                    profound economic and political crises, Hezbollah’s
                    actions resonated powerfully with populations
                    throughout the Middle East, reaffirming its role as
                    the unwavering defender of sovereignty and an
                    unrelenting opponent of Zionist aggression. Its
                    appeal lay in its ability to articulate and embody
                    the collective yearning for dignity and resistance
                    against occupation.</p>
                  <p>At the heart of this narrative stood the towering
                    figure of martyr <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/it-s-been-40-days--but-he-will-live-on-forever"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah</a>,
                    whose leadership and steadfast resolve became the
                    living symbol of defiance. His strategic acumen and
                    unshakable commitment to the cause inspired deep
                    loyalty and admiration, not only in Lebanon but
                    throughout the region. Revered in life and in
                    martyrdom, <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/what-we-never-got-to-tell-you"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">Sayyed Nasrallah</a> came
                    to personify the resilience and justice sought by
                    those for whom resistance is not merely an option
                    but a necessity for liberation. His legacy continues
                    to galvanize the <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/sayyed-nasrallah-s-martyrdom--a-catalyst-for-renewed-resista"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">spirit of resistance</a>,
                    embodying the collective aspirations of dignity and
                    sovereignty</p>
                  <p>The martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah a week
                    into the war was an Israeli attempt at
                    disintegrating Hezbollah and weakening its
                    structure, military performance, and morale.
                    "Israel", over the past few months, executed a
                    series of assassinations targeting Hezbollah's top
                    leadership command. Just like with Hamas, "Israel"
                    gambled on the possibility of destructuring the
                    Resistance by eliminating not only the masterminds
                    behind its operational superiority, but the founders
                    of the organization itself. On September 17 and 18,
                    the Israeli regime also triggered two mass terrorist
                    attacks by detonating portable pagers and
                    transceivers used by members of Hezbollah
                    (administrative and military), resulting in
                    thousands of casualties, hoping to diminish their
                    service before launching their large-scale
                    aggression on September 23. </p>
                  <p>However, because Hezbollah is extraordinarily
                    organized and prepared for battle, the martyrdom of
                    its frontline command and its most beloved leader,
                    as well as the loss of thousands of its members,
                    proved, as it has vehemently stressed before, that
                    assassinations and martyrdom only nourish its
                    determination. Consequently, its will to march to
                    the frontlines and rain rockets down as far as Tel
                    Aviv (and beyond), in eternal service and allegiance
                    to their people, manifested and strengthened the
                    people's reciprocation of utmost loyalty to the
                    Resistance. </p>
                  <p>Domestically, the Israeli war machine sought to
                    undermine Lebanese unity by deliberately targeting
                    civilian infrastructure and safe zones under the
                    guise of neutralizing resistance leadership. These
                    acts of terror, designed to sow division and incite
                    civil strife, ultimately failed to achieve their
                    objectives. Instead, the massacres and destruction
                    only solidified national cohesion, as the Lebanese
                    populace rallied around Hezbollah and its supporters
                    in an unprecedented display of unity. The Israeli
                    regime's attempts to manufacture internal discord
                    backfired spectacularly, reinforcing the collective
                    resolve of a society nearing victory.</p>
                  <p>Militarily, Hezbollah proved its capacity to
                    sustain prolonged operations under relentless
                    international scrutiny and military pressure. Its
                    endurance in the face of one of the most advanced
                    armed forces in the world underscored its strategic
                    sophistication and operational resilience. This not
                    only deepened its domestic support but also
                    resonated across the region, where admiration for
                    its ability to outlast and outmaneuver the Israeli
                    occupation grew steadily.</p>
                  <p>Internationally, the war further revealed the moral
                    bankruptcy of Western powers, whose governments
                    enabled Israeli aggression while <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/project-esther--right-wing-scheme-to-liquidate-pro-palestine"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">repressing pro-Palestinian
                      voices</a> at home. In the collective West,
                    solidarity with Hezbollah and the Palestinian cause
                    emerged as a direct response to the complicity of
                    Western states in genocide and colonial violence.
                    Activists and ordinary citizens across Europe and
                    North America faced state repression for opposing
                    imperialist aggression, yet their defiance only
                    amplified the growing disillusionment with the
                    hypocrisy of so-called liberal democracies.</p>
                  <p>The West’s suppression of dissent—through visa
                    revocations, home raids, arrests, and police
                    brutality—exposed the hollowness of its claims to
                    champion human rights. The dissonance between its
                    rhetoric and actions unraveled rapidly, discrediting
                    government narratives and fueling widespread anger.
                    Movements like the student uprisings on US campuses,
                    the protests of <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/amsterdam-mayor-denounces-use-of--pogrom--as-propaganda"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">Dutch football fans</a>,
                    and the solidarity campaigns of UK-based groups such
                    as <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/65-student-groups-unite-in-solidarity-with-palestine-action"
                      moz-do-not-send="true">Palestine Actio</a>n marked
                    the awakening of a global consciousness that shifted
                    support away from imperialist states to the
                    oppressed and those who defend them.</p>
                  <p>By steadfastly championing Palestinian rights and
                    opposing external domination, Hezbollah amplified
                    its influence far beyond Lebanon’s borders. It
                    became a beacon of resistance against the forces of
                    oppression, inspiring solidarity across diverse
                    communities united in the pursuit of justice. Sayyed
                    Nasrallah’s role as a rallying figure cemented this
                    legacy, galvanizing a shared vision of dignity and
                    sovereignty in defiance of foreign domination.
                    Through its actions and narrative, Hezbollah
                    solidified its position not just as a regional force
                    but as an emblem of global resistance against
                    colonialism and imperialism.</p>
                  <h2>A Final Victory</h2>
                  <p>Hezbollah's ability to impose sustained and
                    multifaceted pressure on the Israeli
                    settler-colonial regime—militarily, economically,
                    and politically—while preserving and fortifying its
                    territorial and strategic foothold, unequivocally
                    positions the movement as a victorious force in the
                    eyes of its supporters and beyond. The ceasefire
                    agreement, far from being a compromise, stands as a
                    testament to Hezbollah's resilience and tactical
                    superiority. Combined with the devastating toll
                    inflicted on the Israeli regime’s military apparatus
                    and the cascading international legal and diplomatic
                    crises confronting its leadership, this outcome
                    solidifies the narrative of a Resistance that not
                    only endured but emerged from this protracted war
                    stronger, more legitimate, and more deeply rooted in
                    the regional and global struggle against imperialism
                    and occupation.</p>
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