The Lebanese Hezbollah Claims to Be Prepared for Indefinite Combat with Israel

Source: Global Times
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem delivered a speech on March 25 local time, stating that negotiating with Israel under the flames of war is tantamount to being forced to surrender, and that the organization's armed personnel are prepared to fight indefinitely.

Qassem stated that Israel's aggression against Lebanon has not ceased, but has continued for 15 months. He called for national unity to confront the "two enemies," Israel and the United States, and urged the Lebanese government to revoke the decision that designated Hezbollah's activities and its armed personnel as "illegal." (Reporter from the Central Radio and Television Station, Yang Yuan)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Hezbollah is prepared for indefinite combat against Israel and calls for national unity against Israel and the U.S.
Location
Lebanon
Unit
Hezbollah
Time
March 25
Equipment
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Summary

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem announced the group's readiness for indefinite combat against Israel on March 25. He stated that negotiations with Israel would be tantamount to surrender and called for national unity to confront both Israel and the U.S. Qassem highlighted that Israeli aggression has persisted for 15 months and urged the Lebanese government to reverse its decision labeling Hezbollah's activities as illegal.

Key Facts
  • Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem stated the group is ready for indefinite combat against Israel.
  • Qassem emphasized that negotiations with Israel equate to forced surrender.
  • Hezbollah has been facing Israeli aggression for 15 months.
  • Qassem called for national unity against Israel and the U.S.
  • He urged the Lebanese government to revoke the classification of Hezbollah's activities as illegal.