Beirut: Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stated on Sunday that the disarmament of the resistance is an Israeli-US scheme, stressing that Hezbollah won't bow to threats. In a memorial service in tribute of late Hezbollah official Mohammad Yaghi (Abu Salim), Sheikh Qassem said Lebanon has been fully committed to the 2024 ceasefire deal, unlike the Israeli enemy which has been proceeding with its nonstop attacks.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Sheikh Qassem criticized the Lebanese Government for offering "concessions for nothing," affirming that the Israeli enemy must stop its attacks before shifting to the so-called phase two of the agreement. Hitting back at Israeli-US threats, the Hezbollah S.G. addressed the enemies as saying: "Do your worst, we won't surrender." In this context, Sheikh Qassem warned that "there will be no Lebanon left if its south is lost." He emphasized that Hezbollah will remain strong and courageous defenders, regardless of the difficulties and sacrifices.
Paying tribute to late Hezbollah official Hajj Mohammad Yaghi, Sheikh Qassem stated that the resistance was Abu Salim's path throughout his entire life. "Abu Salim Yaghi's first role models were Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Baqer Al-Sadr, Imam Sayyed Mousa Al-Sadr, Imam Khomeini, and Imam Khamenei."
Shifting into the political part of his speech, Sheikh Qassem warned that Lebanon is now "in the midst of storm and instability," stressing that the US policies and the Israeli enemy are the reason behind the instability in Lebanon and the region. He noted that the Israeli attacks against Lebanon did not stop despite the 2024 ceasefire agreement. Sheikh Qassem stressed that Hezbollah's "path in Lebanon has been and remains bright and shining."
On the topic of Hezbollah disarmament, Sheikh Qassem warned that "today we stand at a crucial historical juncture," emphasizing that Hezbollah disarmament is an Israeli-US project, even if it is being circulated under the title of "arms monopoly." He stressed that those who call for "arms monopoly" do not serve Lebanon's national interests.
Sheikh Qassem reiterated that the Lebanese government made concessions while the Israeli enemy continues its attacks without pause. He affirmed that Lebanon "is no longer required to take any action until 'Israel' fulfills its obligations." Addressing the Lebanese people, Sheikh Qassem warned that "there will be no Lebanon left if its south is lost," urging them to unite to salvage their country.