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<h1 class="gmail-reader-title">Ask us nothing anymore; we will keep defending Lebanon: Sheikh Qassem</h1>
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<div class="gmail-reader-estimated-time">December 28, 2025</div>
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<div class="gmail-moz-reader-content gmail-reader-show-element"><div id="gmail-readability-page-1" class="gmail-page"><p>Hezbollah\u2019s
Secretary-General reaffirms the Resistance\u2019s unwavering resolve,
warning against Israeli violations and US-led disarmament projects.</p><div><ul id="gmail-content-slick-0"><div aria-hidden="false"><li>
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Secretary-General of Hezbollah Sheikh Naim Qassem giving a
speech commemorating the anniversary of Mohammad Hassan Yaghi, Lebanon,
December 28, 2025 (Social Media)
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<p>The Resistance will remain steadfast despite mounting pressure, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem stated, insisting that <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/iof-renew-aggression-on-lebanon-with-waves-of-strikes-in-eas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">neither external threats nor attempts at coercion</a> will deter them from upholding their stance.</p>
<p>Speaking at the second anniversary of the passing of freedom-fighting
commander Mohammad Yaghi on Sunday, Sheikh Qassem asserted, addressing
enemies and rivas, "Sit on your highest horses and cooperate with the
most criminal of God\u2019s creatures, we will never retreat, we will not
surrender, and we will defend our rightsno matter what," stressing that
the Resistance will endure and achieve its goals "even if after a
while."</p>
<p>He emphasized that Hezbollah is committed to <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/wave-of-israeli-airstrikes-across-southern-lebanon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">defending Lebanon\u2019s rights and interests</a> and that it will continue to pursue its objectives, regardless of the challenges or delays.</p>
<p>He noted that neither the <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/israeli-drone-strikes-kill-one--injure-several-in-southern-l" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resistance nor the Lebanese state</a>
is required to take any action before "Israel" implements its part of
the Cessation of Hostilities agreement. He added that some want the
Lebanese Army to act \u201cwith an iron fist\u201d against its own citizens, yet
they were angered upon seeing the size of cooperation between the Army
and the Resistance.</p>
<h2>If South Lebanon goes, so will Lebanon in its entirety</h2>
<p>Sheikh Naim Qassem stressed that the urgent demands today <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/israeli-drones-strike-south-lebanon-towns-despite-ceasefire" target="_blank" rel="noopener">include halting aggression by land</a>,
sea, and air, implementing the complete withdrawal of Israeli
occupation forces, releasing the Lebanese detainees, and rebuilding
South Lebanon.</p>
<p>"<a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-israel--is-waging-a-war-on-reconstruction-in-south-lebanon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">If southern Lebanon goes</a>, there will be no Lebanon left, so all the Lebanese are responsible for defending it," he asserted.</p>
<p>Reflecting on over a year since the agreement, Sheikh Qassem said the
Lebanese side has made repeated concessions and contributions, while
the Israeli enemy has not ceased its violations. The Lebanese
government, he continued, even made gratuitous concessions while
"Israel" offered nothing.</p>
<p>In this context, he highlighted, yet again, that the <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/martyrs--injuries-in-iof-strikes-on-civilian-vehicles-in-sou" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resistance upheld its commitments</a>
and that Lebanon adhered to the agreement\u2019s provisions, yet "Israel"
continued its violations and maintained security incursions into
Lebanese territory, asking, "What is the state's stance regarding the
recent kidnapping of officer Ahmed Shukr in Zahle?"</p>
<p>The Resistance and the state are no longer required to take any
action before "Israel" implements its part of the agreement, Sheikh
Qassem asserted, adding, "Do not ask anything from us anymore" and
warning against the state turning into a police force working for the
Israeli occupation.</p>
<h2>Lebanon at historical crossroads</h2>
<p>Sheikh Qassem described Lebanon as standing "in the eye of the storm
and instability," stressing that the United States and the Israeli enemy
bear primary responsibility for the crises and turmoil the country is
facing.</p>
<p>He stated that Lebanon is ahead of a decisive historical juncture
with two clear options: the first involves yielding to the demands of
the <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/sheikh-qassem-reaffirms-covenant-with-sayyed-nasrallah--resi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">United States and "Israel" through tutelage</a>
and thus witnessing the beginning of Lebanon\u2019s fragmentation, while the
second is Lebanon\u2019s renaissance and the restoration of its sovereignty
through the expulsion of "Israel".</p>
<p>The Resistance leader highlighted Hezbollah\u2019s confidence in its path
as a Resistance movement, asserting that it will remain strong, proud,
and courageous, no matter the sacrifices.</p>
<p>Furthermore, he addressed the enemies, saying, "What you witnessed in
the recent People of Might battle is only a fraction of our true
might."</p>
<h2>Disarmament US-Israeli project targeting the resistance</h2>
<p>In this context, Sheikh Qassem affirmed that <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-israel--launches-at-least-6-airstrikes-on-south-lebanon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disarmament is a US-Israeli project</a>,
even if currently presented under the guise of the weapons' state
monopoly, because it is far from any logic in light of the continued
Israeli attacks, and this is part of the same aforementioned project.</p>
<p>He noted that bringing up the issue of arms alongside ongoing Israeli
aggression serves "Israel\u2019s" interests, asserting that the Americans
and Israelis aim to eliminate the Resistance in Lebanon through this
approach.</p>
<p>He highlighted how the project is aimed at <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/unifil-chief-says-israeli-regime-violating-lebanon-ceasefire" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dismantling Lebanon\u2019s military capabilities</a>,
weakening a key faction, sowing discord with the Amal Movement,
fomenting sedition between the Resistance and the public, maintaining
Israeli occupation of the five points, and continuing killings without
accountability.</p>
<p>"The enemy must implement the agreement and halt its violations; only
then can we discuss a national security strategy that serves Lebanon\u2019s
interests." Hezbollah Secretary-General asserted.</p>
<h2>Resistance, a partner in state-building, national progress</h2>
<p>Sheikh Qassem affirmed the Lebanese people\u2019s right to defend
themselves, emphasizing that Hezbollah contributes to building the
Lebanese state and offers an exemplar in this regard.</p>
<p>He highlighted that Hezbollah\u2019s path in Lebanon is bright and
progressive, noting that it liberated not only South Lebanon but the
entire country, in cooperation with the army, the people, and various
factions.</p>
<p>He also stressed that the party has maintained integrity, avoided
corruption, and remained committed to serving the people while
fulfilling its national and social responsibilities.</p></div></div></div>
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