Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem, speaking at the group’s Martyr’s Day event in Dahiyeh, Beirut,
· Dahiyeh, Lebanon
Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem, speaking at the group’s Martyr’s Day event in Dahiyeh, Beirut, said: “The Lebanese government must do everything in its power so that the Lebanese army fights Israel.” He added: “The second factor that stopped Israel is Iran, through the memorandum of understanding with the U.S.” Qassem urged all parties in Lebanon to rally behind the resistance, which he said had blocked Israeli plans to expand control in Lebanon and build settlements there. He said the resistance would continue despite losses, prepare for war and fight whenever needed.