Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem delivered a speech Friday evening in which he claimed the group will prevail on 'the path of Hussein' and asserted that Hezbollah used weapons to expel the enemy and collaborated with those who shared its struggle. The statement reflects the group's continued maximalist posture.
Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem delivered a speech Friday evening asserting that the organization will achieve victory on 'the path of Hussein,' a reference to the Islamic narrative of Imam Hussein, symbolizing resistance and sacrifice. Qassem stated: 'We believed we must protect our country, and we used weapons to expel the enemy, and we cooperated with whoever agreed with us in fighting our only enemy.' The remarks continue Hezbollah's maximalist rhetorical posture, echoing themes previously heard from the organization's leadership. They come amid ongoing regional tensions and diplomatic efforts. The Zioneer has previously reported statements from Iran-aligned figures predicting Hezbollah victory (June 14) and from Hamas officials asserting continued resistance (June 17).
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